Esofine-DSR Capsule is taken without food in a
dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will
depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should
keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you
stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition
may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications
you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
Most
common side effects are diarrhea, flatulence, stomach pain, dryness in
mouth, and headache. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve
with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned
about any side effects. It may also cause sleepiness and dizziness, so
do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know
how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this
medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness. Lifestyle modifications like
having cold milk and avoiding hot tea, coffee, spicy food or chocolate
can help you to get better results.
Before taking this medicine,
you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or
breastfeeding. You should also tell your doctor if you have liver
diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.