Esofine-LS
Capsule SR 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.
The most common side
effects include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, flatulence,
constipation, 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. To overcome constipation, you should
add fibre-rich foods in your diet and stay hydrated. It may also cause
sleepiness, 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 or kidney diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a
suitable dose for you.