Rekool-L Tablet SR is a prescription medicine which is used in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (acid reflux), intestinal ulcers, and irritable bowel syndrome. It reduces excess acid production in the stomach and prevents the reflux of stomach acid into the food pipe.
Rekool-L Tablet SR is taken with or 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 are nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea, flatulence, constipation, headache, weakness, and flu-like symptoms. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. It may also cause dizziness and 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 fiber-rich diet, avoiding foods that trigger your symptoms, increasing fluid intake and regular exercise can help you to get better results. Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Intestinal ulcers are painful sores that develop in the inner lining of the stomach or gut (intestine). Rekool-L Tablet SR reduces the amount of acid your stomach makes which prevents further damage to the ulcer as it heals naturally. You may be given other medicines along with this medicine depending on what caused the ulcer. You need to keep taking Rekool-L Tablet SR as prescribed by the doctor for it to be effective, even if the symptoms seem to disappear.
Side effects of Rekool-L Tablet SR
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Rekool-L
Weakness
Flatulence
Vomiting
Nausea
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Headache
Dizziness
Breast enlargement in male
Drowsiness
Altered libido
Absence of menstrual periods
Unusual production of breast milk in women and men
Cough
Back pain
How to use Rekool-L Tablet SR
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Rekool-L Tablet SR is to be taken empty stomach.
How Rekool-L Tablet SR works
Levosulpiride is a prokinetic which works by increasing the release of acetylcholine (a chemical messenger). This increases the movement of stomach and intestines, and prevents reflux (acid going up to the food pipe). Rabeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach which helps in the relief of acid-related indigestion and ulcers.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Rekool-L Tablet SR.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Rekool-L Tablet SR may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Rekool-L Tablet SR during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Rekool-L Tablet SR may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Rekool-L Tablet SR in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. However, limited data suggest a cautious use of this medicine in these patients.
Liver
CAUTION
Rekool-L Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Rekool-L Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Rekool-L Tablet SR?
If you miss a dose of Rekool-L Tablet SR, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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