Rabesec-LS Capsule

• If you are allergic to rabeprazole, levosulpiride or any of the ingredient of this medicine.
• If you are suffering from fits or have a history of fits.
• If you have a mental disorder and you have difficulty in walking, balance and coordination.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

• Headache
• Nervousness
• Dizziness
• Sleepiness
• Diarrhoea
• Abdominal pain
• Bloating
• Gas
• Nausea
• Vomiting

Other General Warnings

• You experience allergic reactions like skin rashes and other skin reactions.
• You have a history of allergic reactions due to similar medicines.
• You develop an infection after taking the Rabesec LS capsule.
• You have a fever, muscle rigidity, irregular heartbeats, and movement problems.
• You have a history of brain tumour, fits, heart disease, lumpy breast, etc.
• You have low vitamin B12 levels, blood and liver problems, stomach bleeding, ulcers or a tumour in the stomach. You have any heart disease, bleeding disorders or tendency to bleed easily.

• Take this medicine as directed by your physician.
• It should be taken before food.

• Store this medicine below 30°C.
• Keep it in a cool and dry place and out of the reach of children and pets.

• Discuss with your doctor about any other medicine, herbal preparation and supplements you are taking currently to avoid any possible interactions.
• Taking the Rabesec LS capsule for more than one year may increase the chances of developing bone fractures.
• Rabesec LS capsule should not be given to children & the elderly.
• If you missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose at the scheduled time. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose.
• Store in a cool, dry place and out of the reach of children and pets.
• Inform your doctor if you have any liver problems or have stopped taking this medicine for more than 5 days, before restarting it.
• Rabesec LS capsule can sometimes cause dizziness (feeling faint, weak, unsteady or lightheaded) in some patients. If you feel dizzy or lightheaded, it is better to rest for some time and also avoid driving and lifting any heavy objects.

Overdose

Missed a Dose

How Does It Work?

• Rabeprazole blocks the secretion of acid in the stomach by acting on a pump called the proton pump in the stomach and is responsible for the secretion of stomach acids.
• Levosulpiride increases the motility of the stomach and intestine so that acid does not reflux back into the food pipe.

Interactions with other medicines

• Medicines like ketoconazole or itraconazole used to treat fungal infection, atazanavir used in the treatment of HIV may not work properly.
• Medicines used to neutralize gastric acids & to treat ulcer-like sucralfate should be taken with at least 2 hours of gap.
• Your blood pressure may drop if you are taking antihypertensive medicine along with this medicine.
• If you are taking medicines like methotrexate or tacrolimus, then levels of these can increase, causing side effects.
• Medicines used to stop blood clotting like warfarin. Blood clotting parameters should be monitored closely.
• If you are taking medicine like levodopa to treat a brain disorder called parkinsonism.
• You may experience irregular heart rhythm with digoxin, atomoxetine, cisapride, quinine, furosemide, steroids and stool softeners.
• Discuss with your doctor about any other medicine, herbal preparation and supplements you are taking currently to avoid any possible interactions.