Scipride tablet 50mg

About Scipride tablet 50mg

Scipride Uses

• Functional dyspepsia and chronic indigestion
• Nausea and vomiting from delayed stomach emptying
• Bloating and early fullness after meals
• Gastroesophageal reflux related digestive discomfort
• Irritable bowel syndrome with predominant bloating
• Nausea related to some cancer treatments, when prescribed by a doctor

Scipride Benefits

• Helps food move through the stomach more efficiently
• Reduces bloating and post meal fullness
• Available as a tablet for flexible dosing schedules
• Often combined with dietary changes for better digestive comfort

What Experts Say

Levosulpiride belongs to the benzamide family of medicines and works mainly by blocking dopamine D2 and D3 receptors in the gut. This action speeds up stomach emptying and improves coordinated movement of the stomach and intestines, easing bloating and early fullness after meals, particularly in people whose stomach empties more slowly than normal.

Doctors in Pakistan commonly prescribe Levosulpiride for functional dyspepsia, a very common complaint where the stomach feels full, bloated, or uncomfortable without a clear structural cause on tests. It is usually prescribed for a limited course rather than continuous long term use.

Because Levosulpiride also affects dopamine pathways in the brain, longer term or high dose use can occasionally cause movement related side effects similar to those seen with antipsychotic medicines. Report any unusual stiffness, tremor, or restlessness to your doctor promptly so the dose can be reviewed.

Drug Class

• Prokinetic, benzamide class dopamine D2/D3 antagonist

Scipride tablet 50mg formula

• Levosulpiride

Available forms

• Tablets

How to use Scipride tablet 50mg?

• Take as prescribed by your doctor, usually before meals
• Swallow the tablet with a glass of water
• Do not exceed the prescribed dose or duration of treatment
• Take at consistent times relative to meals for best digestive effect
• Do not stop or restart the medicine without checking with your doctor

Drug Interactions

• Antipsychotic medicines: Combining with other dopamine blocking drugs increases the risk of movement related side effects
• Medicines that prolong the QT interval: Combined use may raise the risk of heart rhythm problems
• Central nervous system depressants: Alcohol or sedatives may add to drowsiness when combined with Levosulpiride

Risks and warnings

• Movement disorders: Long term or high dose use may cause tremor, stiffness, or other movement related side effects
• Prolactin elevation: Levosulpiride can raise prolactin levels, which may cause menstrual changes or breast tenderness
• Heart rhythm: Use with caution in people with a history of irregular heart rhythm
• Not for long term self use: Should only be used for the duration and dose your doctor prescribes

Scipride Side Effects

• Drowsiness
• Dizziness
• Dry mouth
• Breast tenderness or swelling
• Menstrual irregularities
• Tremor with prolonged use
• Restlessness

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30 degrees Celsius in a dry place
• Keep the strip in its original packaging
• Protect from direct sunlight and moisture
• Keep out of reach of children.