Blokcid L 75mg/10mg Tablet

Description

Blokcid L 75mg/10mg Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of constipation. It works by softening the stools, thus helps in the easy passage of stools. It also prevents the reflux of stomach acid into the food pipe and prevents excess production of stomach acid. Blokcid L 75mg/10mg Tablet 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 are nausea, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, dryness in mouth, fatigue, flatulence, 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 of these side effects. This medicine 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. 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.

Introduction

In Constipation Constipation refers to irregular passing of stools, or hard and dry stools that makes it difficult to pass stools. Blokcid L 75mg/10mg Tablet helps to stimulate bowel movements. It increases the movement of the intestines, this helps empty your bowels and relieve constipation. It relieves the pain and discomfort caused due to constipation and improves your quality of life. Eat more high-fiber foods including fruit and vegetables and drink plenty of water to prevent constipation from happening.

Benefits

Blokcid L 75mg/10mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Levosulpiride and Ilaprazole. 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). Ilaprazole 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.

How to use

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. Blokcid L 75mg/10mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

Safety Advice

- Alcohol : UNSAFE - It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Blokcid L 75mg/10mg Tablet. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Information regarding the use of Blokcid L 75mg/10mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor. - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Information regarding the use of Blokcid L 75mg/10mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. - Driving : UNSAFE - Blokcid L 75mg/10mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Blokcid L 75mg/10mg Tablet may cause drowsiness, numbness, or dyskinesias, therefore they should be advised to avoid driving and operations requiring supervision. - Kidney : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - There is limited information available on the use of Blokcid L 75mg/10mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. - Liver : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - There is limited information available on the use of Blokcid L 75mg/10mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.