Zosa Dsr Strip Of 10 Capsules
Zosa Dsr Strip Of 10 Capsules Description
Zosa-DSR capsule contains a combination of two medicines - Esomeprazole and Domperidone. It is an anti-reflux medicine and is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which does not resp
ond to esomeprazole medication alone. GERD is a condition in which acid from the stomach comes back up to the food pipe and causes heartburn, belching, nausea, and chest pain. It works by decreasing the amount of acid produced in the stomach and improves the mortality in the gut. Thus, it reduces the backflow of stomach content to the food pipe. Take this medicine as per the prescribed duration. It should preferably be taken at least an hour before the meal.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹146.57 |
You Save | ₹19.99 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Domperidone(30.0 Mg) + Esomeprazole(40.0 Mg) |
Uses | Acidity, heartburn, GERD |
Side effects | Diarrhoea, dry mouth, headache, weakness, rashes, nausea |
Therapy | ANTACID AND ANTI-EMETIC |
Uses of Zosa Dsr Strip Of 10 Capsules
Contraindications of Zosa Dsr Strip Of 10 Capsules
- If you are allergic to esomeprazole or domperidone or any other ingredients of Zosa-DSR capsule.
- If you have a blockage or tear in the intestines.
- If you are suffering from liver or kidney disorder.
- If you are suffering from bleeding in the digestive system.
- If you have any tumour of the pituitary gland (Prolactin pituitary tumours).
- If you have severe heart problems such as congestive heart failure, heart rhythm problems, electrolyte imbalance.
- If you are taking any medicine which might affect the contraction of the heart muscle (QT prolongation).
- If you are taking medicines such as Nelfinavir (used in HIV infection), Clarithromycin (antibiotic), Ketoconazole (antifungal) or Verapamil (used in high blood pressure and chest pain).
Side effects of Zosa Dsr Strip Of 10 Capsules
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach pain
- Gas
- Diarrhoea
- Weakness
- Drowsiness
- Skin rash
- Dry mouth
Precautions and Warnings of Zosa Dsr Strip Of 10 Capsules
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have any liver and kidney-related diseases.
- You have a specific blood test (Chromogranin A).
- You experience black stools or have stomach tumour.
- You have a history of fractures or have osteoporosis or taking steroids.
- You develop skin lesions, especially in the sun-exposed area after taking this medicine.
- You are taking medicines to treat HIV or apomorphine (used to treat muscle stiffness).
- You have heart problems and associated symptoms like palpitations, difficulty in breathing, and unconsciousness.
- You experience stomach pain or indigestion, unexplained weight loss, have problems while swallowing, vomit out food or blood after taking this medicine.
- You have low levels of vitamin B12. This medicine is known to reduce the absorption of vitamin B12 after long term use. Supplements may be needed.
- You are on these capsules for long-term treatment (more than three months), your blood magnesium levels may decrease. Hence, your doctor may perform regular tests for the same.
- This medicine is not recommended for patients below the age of 18 years.
- Taking this medicine for more than one year may increase the chances of developing bone fractures.
- This medicine may lead to a slightly increased risk of bacterial infections due to Salmonella and Campylobacter.
Mode of Action of Zosa Dsr Strip Of 10 Capsules
How Does It Work?
- A pump called the proton pump in the stomach is responsible for the flow of stomach acids.
- Esomeprazole works by binding to this proton pump in stomach cells and blocks the acid secretion.
- Domperidone acts by increasing the motility of the stomach and intestines so that acid does not reflux back into the food pipe.
Directions for Use of Zosa Dsr Strip Of 10 Capsules
Interactions of Zosa Dsr Strip Of 10 Capsules
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way Zosa-DSR capsule works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
- Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
- In particular, if you are taking medicines to treat high blood pressure, heart failure or heart problem, high/abnormal cholesterol levels, blood thinners, anti-infectives, antimalarials, anti-allergic, anti-diabetics, anti-asthmatics, pain killers, immunomodulatory medicines or medicines for brain-related disorders....
- Concomitant use of this capsule with medicines used to treat psychiatric illness (Diazepam), used to treat fits like Phenytoin is not recommended as it may increase the side effects of the medicines.
- Medicine used to treat heart failure like Digoxin may lead to toxicity when taken with this medicine.
- If you are taking warfarin (blood-thinner) along with this medicine, caution is needed as there are chances of increased bleeding.
Interactions with food items
Storage and disposal of Zosa Dsr Strip Of 10 Capsules
- Store this medicine below 25°C in a clean and dry place, protected from direct sunlight, moisture, and heat.
- Keep this medicine away from children and pets.
Dosage of Zosa Dsr Strip Of 10 Capsules
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details
Dr. Arpit Verma
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the use of Zosa-DSR capsule?
Q: Can Zosa-DSR capsule be taken after food?
Q: Can we take Zosa-DSR capsule along with Itraconazole?
Q: Can I take the Zosa-DSR capsule for gas?
References
- ESOMAC-D Capsules [Internet]. CiplaMed. 2021 [cited 25 June 2021]
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2021 [cited 25 June 2021]
- Esomeprazole [Internet]. Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021 [cited 25 June 2021]
- Esomeprazole 40 mg Gastro-resistant Tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2021 [cited 25 June 2021]
- Motilium 10mg Film-coated Tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2021 [cited 25 June 2021]
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