Veloz D Capsule

• Veloz D capsule is used to treat gastrointestinal reflux disease (GERD). GERD is a medical condition in which stomach acid regurgitates from the stomach into the food pipe, causing symptoms like heartburn, chest discomfort, and acidity.
• It is also used to treat Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, a condition in which one or more tumours produce excessive acid.

• If you are allergic to rabeprazole domperidone or any of the ingredients of Veloz D capsule.
• If you have serious heart problems like heart failure, heart rhythm problems, and salt imbalance.
• If you are taking any medicine which might affect the contraction of the heart muscle.
• If you are suffering from bleeding in the digestive system.
• If you are suffering from a liver or kidney disorder.
• If you have any tumour of the pituitary gland.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Stomach pain
• Diarrhoea
• Constipation
• Lack of energy
• Back pain
• Cough

Other General Warnings

• You experience black stools.
• You have a stomach tumour.
• You are taking medicines to treat HIV.
• You have liver and kidney disease or kidney failure.
• You have a history of fractures, osteoporosis or taking steroids.
• You develop watery diarrhoea and fever after taking Veloz D capsule.
• You should not give this medicine to children of 12 years and below.
• You have been on Veloz D capsules for more than three months. Your blood magnesium levels may drop. Your doctor may perform regular tests for the same.
• You develop skin lesions, especially in the sun-exposed area, after taking this medicine.
• You have heart problems and associated symptoms like palpitations, difficulty in breathing, and unconsciousness.
• You have low levels of vitamin B12. This medicine is known to reduce vitamin B12 absorption after long-term use, so supplements may be needed.
• Taking Veloz D capsule for more than one year may increase the chances of developing bone fractures.

• Veloz D capsule should be taken as directed by your doctor.
• Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
• It should preferably be taken in the morning before food.

• Store Veloz D capsules in a cool, dry place, protected from direct sunlight, moisture, and heat.
• Please keep it away from children and pets.
• Do not use expired or damaged medicines.
• Discard any unused medicine properly. Do not flush it in the toilet or throw it into the drain.

• This medicine should preferably be taken before meals for optimum effectiveness.
• Some individuals with this medicine may experience headaches, dizziness, diarrhoea, nausea, and vomiting. Inform your doctor if these effects bother you or do not go away.
• If you experience sleepiness after taking Veloz D capsules, avoid driving, operating heavy machinery, or performing any tasks that require mental alertness.
• You can make certain lifestyle modifications like preventing excess intake of foods that cause acidity, like carbonated drinks and oily/fried food, regular exercise and maintaining a healthy weight.
• It is also advised to limit alcohol intake and quit smoking for better treatment of your acid reflux.

Overdose

Missed a Dose

• If you have missed taking any dose of the medicine take it as soon as you remember.
• If it's time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dose schedule.
• Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one.

How Does It Work?

• Veloz D capsule works by the combined action of rabeprazole and domperidone.
• The stomach's proton pump is responsible for secreting stomach acids. Rabeprazole binds to this proton pump in stomach cells, blocking acid secretion.
• Domperidone increases the motility of the stomach and intestines, preventing acid from refluxing back into the food pipe.

Interactions with other medicines

• Certain medicines may interact with Veloz D or be affected by it. Always inform your doctor about any other medications, herbal preparations, or supplements you're taking, especially blood thinners, anti-infectives, anti-viral medicines, and immunomodulators to avoid interactions.
• There is limited information available on the interaction of Razo-D capsules with other medicines. However, as this capsule contains Omeprazole and Domperidone, any interactions seen with these two components when taken alone may occur with this combination.
• Avoid using Veloz D capsule along with medicines like Disopyramide, Amiodarone, medicines used for psychiatric problems haloperidol, Citalopram, antibiotics like Erythromycin, Levofloxacin, Azithromycin, antifungals like Pentamidine, Ketoconazole and other medicines like Cisapride, Dolasetron, Mequitazine, Rilpivirine, etc.
• Veloz D capsule interferes with the action of antiviral medicines like Rilpivirine, Atazanavir and Nelfinavir and antifungals like Posaconazole, Ketoconazole and Itraconazole and thus should be used with caution.
• Medicine used to treat heart failure, like digoxin, may lead to toxicity when taken with Veloz D capsules.
• Medicines used for your mental health, like Diazepam and Phenytoin, should also be used with caution.
• If you are taking Warfarin, caution is needed as there are chances of increased bleeding when taken along with Veloz D.

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