Mac Plus Capsule (Levosulpiride 75mg / Rabeprazole 20mg)

Medical Description

Mac Plus Strip Of 10 Capsules is a combination of Rabeprazole and Levosulpiride, an-anti reflux medicine.

Uses of Mac Plus Strip Of 10 Capsules

For the treatment of gastrointestinal reflux disease, a condition in which acid from the stomach comes up to the food pipe, causing heartburn, chest discomfort, acidity, etc.

Contraindications of Mac Plus Strip Of 10 Capsules

If you are allergic to this medicine or any of the ingredient of this medicine
If you are suffering from fits or have a history of fits
If you have a mental disorder and you have difficulty in walking, balance and coordination
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding
Should not be given to children & elderly

Side effects of Mac Plus Strip Of 10 Capsules

Headache, nervousness, dizziness and sleepiness
Diarrhoea, abdominal pain, bloating, gas, constipation, nausea and vomiting
Abnormal movements of body parts, desire to move body parts, stiff and jerky movements of face and jaw
Increase in breast size, abnormal milk production and absence of periods
Low blood pressure, back pain, weakness or flu-like symptoms, sleeplessness, allergic reactions, frequent infections, skin blisters and rashes, mouth ulcers
Nasal congestion, cough and airway blockage

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if
If you experience allergic reactions like skin rashes and other skin reaction
If you have a history of allergic reaction due to similar medicine
If you develop an infection after taking this medicine
If you have fever, muscle rigidity and irregular heartbeats, movement problems
If you have a history of brain tumor, fits, heart disease, lumpy breast, etc
If you have low vitamin B12 levels, blood and liver problems, stomach bleeding, ulcers or tumor in stomach If you have any heart disease, bleeding disorders or tendency to bleed easily
Taking this medicine for more than one year may increase chances of developing bone fractures

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Mode of Action of Mac Plus Strip Of 10 Capsules

How Does It Work?
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.
Levosulpiride increases the motility of the stomach and intestine so that acid does not reflux back into the food pipe.

Directions for Use of Mac Plus Strip Of 10 Capsules

Take this medicine as directed by your physician
It should be taken before food

Interactions of Mac Plus Strip Of 10 Capsules

Interactions with other medicines
Medicines like Ketoconazole or Itraconazole used to treat fungal infection, Atazanavir used in the treatment of HIV may not work properly
Medicines used to neutralize gastric acids & to treat ulcer-like sucralfate should be taken with at least 2 hours of gap
Your blood pressure may drop if you are taking antihypertensive medicine along with this medicine
If you are taking medicines like Methotrexate or Tacrolimus, then levels of these can increase, causing side effects
Medicines used to stop blood clotting like Warfarin. Blood clotting parameters should be monitored closely
If you are taking medicine like Levodopa to treat a brain disorder called parkinsonism
You may experience irregular heart rhythm with Digoxin, Atomoxetine, Cisapride, Quinine, Furosemide, steroids and stool softners

Storage and disposal of Mac Plus Strip Of 10 Capsules

Store this medicine below 30°C
Keep it in a cool and dry place and out of the reach of children
Store it in a tightly closed container

Dosage of Mac Plus Strip Of 10 Capsules

Overdose
There is limited information available on what symptoms you will have if this medicine is consumed in excess. If you have taken too much of this medicine, seek medical attention immediately.
Missed a Dose
If you missed any dose, 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 to compensate for the missed dose.