Rabijoy-L Capsules

INTRODUCTION

• Rabijoy-L Capsule 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.
• Rabijoy-L Capsule 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.

USES OF RABIJOY-L CAPSULE 

• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (Acid reflux)
• Intestinal ulcers
• Irritable bowel syndrome

SIDE EFFECTS OF RABIJOY-L CAPSULE 

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 Rabijoy-L
• Nausea
• Stomach pain
• Diarrhea
• Flatulence
• Constipation
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Weakness
• Sleepiness
• Flu-like symptoms

HOW TO COPE WITH SIDE EFFECTS?

The occurrence of side effects varies from person to person. The following are a few ways of dealing with some of the common side effects. However, consult your doctor if these persist.

Coping with Nausea

You can help yourself by eating small, frequent meals rather than large ones and drinking plenty of fluids. Eat slowly. Avoid fatty, fried, spicy and very sweet foods. Eat cold or slightly warm food if the smell of cooked or cooking food makes you feel sick. Get plenty of fresh air. You could also try chewing ginger or drinking ginger tea. Eat bananas to replace potassium in your blood which can drop if you are sick (vomit). Use oral rehydration salts to replace vitamins and minerals lost through being sick. There are some medicines that can help you stop from feeling sick. Speak to your doctor if your condition does not improve.

HOW TO USE RABIJOY-L CAPSULE 

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. Rabijoy-L Capsule SR is to be taken empty stomach.

HOW RABIJOY-L CAPSULE WORKS

Rabijoy-L Capsule SR is a combination of two medicines: Levosulpiride and Rabeprazole. 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

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Rabijoy-L Capsule 

Pregnancy

Rabijoy-L Capsule 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.

Breastfeeding

Information regarding the use of Rabijoy-L Capsule SR during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

Rabijoy-L Capsule SR may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

• There is limited information available on the use of Rabijoy-L Capsule SR in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
• However, limited data suggest a cautious use of this medicine in these patients.

Liver

Rabijoy-L Capsule SR should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Rabijoy-L Capsule SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.