Sypride Tablet

Short Description

Sypride Tablet is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (acid reflux) and indigestion.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Sypride Tablet is taken after meals 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 doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect or be affected by this medicine. The most common side effects are headache and nausea. 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 cause diarrhea so its better to take plenty of fluids while taking this medicine as it may help to prevent dehydration. Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor.

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. Sypride Tablet is to be taken with food.

Side Effects

No common side effects listed.

Alcohol Warning

Sypride Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Breastfeeding Warning

Information regarding the use of Sypride Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy Warning

Information regarding the use of Sypride Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Sypride Tablet indirectly stimulates the release of acetylcholine, a chemical messenger that can increase the motility of the intestine.

Take it 15 minutes before each meal. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Sypride Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness. Inform your doctor if you get watery diarrhea, fever, or stomach pain that does not go away. Do not consume alcohol while taking Sypride Tablet as it can increase dizziness and the risk of stomach damage.