GASPAZ Capsule 15's

taking GASPAZ CAPSULEare dryness of mouth, constipation and flatulence. Consult your doctor if any of these side effect bothers you. You must also inform your doctor immediately if you experience any abnormal signs such as unusual tiredness, abnormal muscle movements, dizziness, confusion, disorientation, irregular heartbeat, fragile bones, bloody stools or vomits or sudden weight loss. USES OF GASPAZ CAPSULEIt is used in adults and in children (aged 12 years or older weighing 35 kg or more) to manage: Peptic ulcers Gastrointestinal Reflux disease (GERD) Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (tumours in pancreas causing the stomach to secrete more acid) Nausea and Vomiting Acidity, Heartburn, Indigestion, Burping, Bloating HOW GASPAZ CAPSULE WORKSGASPAZ CAPSULE contains two medicines namely domperidone and omeprazole. Domperidone works by blocking the actions of a chemical messenger called dopamine in the gut and across the brain and spinal cord. This action stimulates the gut, reduces acid reflux and speeds up the movements of food from the stomach into the intestines. It also blocks the transmission of nerve signals between the vomiting centres and the brain which reduces the onset of nausea and vomiting. Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor. It reduces gastric acid secretion by the blocking the actions of a protein membrane called H+K+Atpase (proton pump) present in the lining of the stomach. By reducing stomach acid production, GASPAZ CAPSULEmanages the worsening of ulcers, heals the existing ulcers and esophageal lesions and provides relief from the unpleasant symptoms of GI tract (such as acidity, bloating, burping and indigestion). DIRECTIONS FOR USETake GASPAZ CAPSULE15-30 minutes before meals or as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. Do not stop taking GASPAZ CAPSULEunless your doctor advice you to stop. SIDE EFFECTS OF GASPAZ CAPSULECOMMON headache diarrhea stomach pain constipation flatulence nausea vomiting benign polyps in the stomach dry mouth UNCOMMON low sex drive dizziness anxiety sleeplessness skin rash or itchiness breast enlargement in both men and in women feeling weak swelling of body parts (oedema) fragile bones (risk of bone fracture) abnormal liver function tests RARE low WBC or platelet counts in blood signs of low sodium levels in blood (weakness, being sick and cramps) mouth ulcers hair loss fungal infection of the gut (thrush) Stop taking GASPAZ CAPSULEand inform your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects such as: severe allergic reactions (such as skin rash, itching, swelling of the lips, face or body and difficulty in breathing or swallowing) signs of liver problems (yellowing of the skin and eyes, dark urine and tiredness) severe skin reactions (such as redness, blistering, peeling of skin and bleeding in the lips, eyes, mouth, nose and genitals with fever) chest pain, fast or irregular heartbeat, difficulty in breathing, feeling faint fits uncontrollable body movements (including eye and tongue), twisted neck and abnormal body posture signs of low magnesium levels in blood (such as tiredness, abnormal muscle movements, dizziness, confusion, disorientation, irregular heartbeat) skin rashes on sun exposed areas sudden weight loss, looking pale and weak (anemia) signs of bleeding in the gut (such as bloody vomits/stools)