REKOOL L 40MG TABLET

Uses and Benefits of REKOOL L 40MG TABLET (RABEPRAZOLE 40MG+LEVOSULPIRIDE 75MG)

This combination medicine is mainly used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and functional dyspepsia when they occur along with delayed stomach emptying or poor gut motility.

WHAT THIS MEDICINE IS USED FOR

• Acid reflux with bloating, nausea, or early fullness
• Functional dyspepsia (indigestion without a clear structural cause)
• Gastritis symptoms combined with slow stomach emptying

HOW IT WORKS

• Rabeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor that reduces the amount of acid the stomach produces
• Levosulpiride is a prokinetic agent that improves stomach and intestinal movement, helping food pass through faster
• Together they relieve acid symptoms and improve digestion-related discomfort

WHAT IT IS NOT USED FOR

• Not used for simple occasional heartburn without other digestive symptoms
• Not a treatment for ulcers caused by infection alone without acid-related component
• Not intended for long-term use without medical supervision
• Not a general painkiller or medicine for unrelated stomach infections

Side Effects of REKOOL L 40MG TABLET (RABEPRAZOLE 40MG+LEVOSULPIRIDE 75MG)

COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Headache
• Nausea or mild stomach discomfort
• Dry mouth
• Dizziness
• Diarrhea or constipation

LESS COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Drowsiness or tiredness
• Increased appetite
• Breast tenderness or unusual milk production
• Menstrual irregularities
• Skin rash

SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS — STOP AND SEE A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY

• Uncontrolled muscle movements, stiffness, or tremors
• Irregular heartbeat or palpitations
• Severe allergic reaction such as swelling of face/lips/throat or difficulty breathing
• Yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice)
• Severe or persistent diarrhea
• Signs of low magnesium such as muscle cramps or seizures with long-term use

This is not a complete list. Report any unusual or persistent symptom to your doctor or pharmacist.

How to Use REKOOL L 40MG TABLET (RABEPRAZOLE 40MG+LEVOSULPIRIDE 75MG)

HOW TO TAKE IT

• Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor, usually once daily before a meal
• Swallow the tablet or capsule whole with water; do not crush or chew unless advised
• Try to take it at the same time each day for best results
• Do not stop the medicine on your own even if you feel better, unless your doctor tells you to

IF YOU MISS A DOSE

• Take it as soon as you remember on the same day
• If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed one and continue as usual
• Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one

STORAGE

• Store at room temperature, away from direct heat, light, and moisture
• Keep in the original packaging until ready to use
• Keep out of reach of children
• Do not use after the expiry date printed on the pack

Safety Information and Precautions for REKOOL L 40MG TABLET (RABEPRAZOLE 40MG+LEVOSULPIRIDE 75MG)

This is a prescription-only medicine in India and should not be taken without a doctor's advice.

DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE IF YOU

• Are allergic to rabeprazole, levosulpiride, or similar medicines
• Have a hormone-secreting tumour such as prolactinoma
• Have a history of certain movement disorders
• Are a child, unless specifically advised by a doctor

TELL YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE STARTING IF YOU

• Have liver or kidney disease
• Have a history of heart rhythm problems (QT prolongation)
• Have Parkinson's disease or any movement disorder
• Are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding
• Have low bone density or risk of fractures
• Are taking other medicines regularly

MEDICINES THAT CAN INTERACT

• Other medicines affecting heart rhythm
• Blood thinners like warfarin
• Certain antifungal or antiviral drugs whose absorption depends on stomach acid
• Other prokinetic or antipsychotic medicines
• Methotrexate, when used in high doses

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I take this medicine long-term?

Only under medical supervision, as long-term use needs periodic monitoring.

Will this medicine make me drowsy?

It can cause dizziness or tiredness in some people, so avoid driving until you know how it affects you.

Can I take this on an empty stomach?

• It is usually taken before a meal as directed by your doctor, so follow the specific instructions given to you.
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