Neopride Total Capsule
Uses of Neopride Total Capsule
Contraindications of Neopride Total Capsule
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If you are allergic to rabeprazole, levosulpiride or any other ingredients of Neopride Total 20 capsule.
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If you are suffering from fits or have a history of fits.
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If you have a mental disorder and you have difficulty in walking, balance and coordination.
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If you are pregnant or are breastfeeding.
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Should not be given to children & the elderly.
Dosage
Neopride 50 Tablet
Neopride SR Tablet
Neopride Tablet
Neopride Total Capsule
Side effects of Neopride Total Capsule
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Headache
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Dizziness
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Sleepiness
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Diarrhoea,
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Abdominal pain
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Bloating, gas
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Constipation
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Nausea
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Vomiting.
Precautions and Warnings of Neopride Total Capsule
Pregnancy
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There is no adequate information available on the use of Neopride Total capsule for pregnancy, thus consult your doctor if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant or planning to have a baby.
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
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You experience allergic reactions like skin rashes and other skin reactions.
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You have a history of an allergic reaction due to a similar medicine.
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You develop an infection after taking Neopride Total capsule.
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You have a fever, muscle rigidity and irregular heartbeats, movement problems.
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You have a history of brain tumour, fits, heart disease, lumpy breast, etc.
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You have low vitamin B12 levels, blood and liver problems, stomach bleeding, ulcers or tumour in the stomach. You have any heart diseases, bleeding disorders or tendency to bleed easily.
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Taking Neopride Total capsule for more than one year may increase the chances of developing bone fractures.
Mode of Action of Neopride Total Capsule
How Does It Work?
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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.
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Levosulpiride increases the motility of the stomach and intestine so that acid does not reflux back into the food pipe.
Directions for Use of Neopride Total Capsule
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Take Neopride Total capsule as directed by your doctor.
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Consume the capsule as a whole with a glass of water, do not break or crush the capsule.
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It should be taken before food.
Interactions of Neopride Total Capsule
Interactions with other medicines
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Medicines like Ketoconazole or Itraconazole used to treat fungal infections, Atazanavir used in the treatment of HIV may not work properly when taken along with this medicine.
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Medicines used to neutralise gastric acids & to treat ulcer-like sucralfate should be taken with at least 2 hours of gap.
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Your blood pressure may drop if you are taking antihypertensive medicine along with this medicine.
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If you are taking medicines like Methotrexate or Tacrolimus, then levels of these can increase, causing side effects.
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Blood-thinning medicines like Warfarin. Blood clotting parameters should be monitored closely.
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If you are taking medicines like Levodopa to treat a brain disorder called parkinsonism.
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You may experience irregular heart rhythm if you take Neopride Total 75 mg capsule along with Digoxin, Atomoxetine, Cisapride, Quinine, Furosemide, steroids and stool softeners.
Storage and disposal of Neopride Total Capsule
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Store Neopride Total capsule below 30°C away from light and heat.
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Keep it in a cool and dry place and out of the reach of children and pets.
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Dispose of the medicine if it is unused or has expired.
Dosage of Neopride Total Capsule
Overdose
Missed a Dose
If you have missed any dose of Neopride Total capsule, 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 of this medicine to compensate for the missed one.