ALBERA LS Capsule 10's

Introduction About ALBERA LS CAPSULE

ALBERA LS CAPSULE is a combination of Levosulpiride and Rabeprazole which
belongs to the group of medicines called Dopamine D2 antagonists and Proton-pump
inhibitors respectively. ALBERA LS CAPSULE is indicated for the management of
Gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD). GERD is a chronic digestive disease in
which the stomach acid frequently flows into the esophagus leading to irritation
and inflammation of lining of food pipe. Symptoms include heartburn, chest pain,
nausea, sensation of lump in throat and stomach discomfort.

ALBERA LS CAPSULE can also be used to manage pe
gut), Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (tumors in pancreas causing the stomach to
secrete more acid), functional dyspepsia (recurrent signs and symptoms of
indigestion without an obvious cause) and diabetic gastroparesis (delayed
gastric emptying caused due to diabetes).

Take ALBERA LS CAPSULE preferably on an empty stomach. Avoid consum
alcohol while taking ALBERA LS CAPSULE as it could potentiate the CNS depressive
side effects.

Patients receiving long-term management (>1 year) with ALBERA LS CAPSULE should
be kept on regular surveillance because it can increase the risk of bone
fracture (i.e., in the hip, wrist or spine) which is more predominant in the
patients having osteoporosis or taking corticosteroids.

Before taking ALBERA LS CAPSULE, inform your doctor if you have any heart,
kidney or liver disease as a precaution. ALBERA LS CAPSULE is not recommended
for use in pregnant or breastfeeding women, including children and adolescents
(aged below 18 years).

The most common side effects of taking ALBERA LS CAPSULE are nausea, vomiting,
stomach pain, diarrhea, constipation and headache. Consult your doctor if any of
these symptoms worsen.

Uses Of ALBERA LS CAPSULE

• Manage Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
• Manage function dyspepsia
• Manage pe
• Manage Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
• Manage diabetic gastroparesis

How ALBERA LS CAPSULE Works

ALBERA LS CAPSULE reduces stomach ulcers, nausea and acid reflux, where
rabeprazole acts by inhibiting the secretions of stomach acid by blocking the
proton pump (H+ K+ ATPase) at the secretory surface of gastric parietal cells
and levosulpiride acts by blocking the dopamine D2 receptors in the CTZ (area in
medulla oblongata that causes vomiting when stimulated) and in the gut, thus
facilitating the movement of food from the stomach into the intestines followed
by healing of ulcers or inflammatory lesions in the stomach and in the
esophagus.

How to use ALBERA LS CAPSULE

Take ALBERA LS CAPSULE on an empty stomach or as advised by your physician.
Swallow ALBERA LS CAPSULE as a whole and do not crush or chew the medicine. Your
doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending
upon your age, body weight and disease condition.

Side Effects Of ALBERA LS CAPSULE

Common

• infections, weakness or flu-like symptoms
• difficulty in sleeping
• headache or dizziness
• cough, runny nose or sore throat
• nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhea, wind (flatulence) or constipation
• aches or back pain
• benign polyps in stomach

Uncommon

• nervousness, drowsiness
• chest infection
• sinusitis (painful and blocked sinuses)
• dryness of mouth
• indigestion or belching
• skin rash or redness
• leg pain, muscle pain or joint pain
• fractures of the spine, hip and wrist
• urinary tract infection
• chest pain
• fever or chills

Rare

• loss of appetite
• depression
• visual disturbance
• sore mouth, taste disturbance
• stomach upset or pain
• sweating
• kidney problems
• weight gain

Stop taking ALBERA LS CAPSULE and contact your doctor immediately if you
experience any of the following side effects:

• skin rash on sun exposed areas with joint pain
• severe (watery or bloody) diarrhea accomp
• severe allergic reactions (such as sudden swelling of the face, leading to breathing difficulties or low blood pressure which may cause fainting or collapse)
• frequent infections such as high fever or sore throat or ulcers in the mouth or throat
• bleeding or bruising easily
• severe skin blistering with oral sores
• signs of liver disease (yellowing of the skin and eyes, dark urine and tiredness)
• signs of serious skin reactions (such as erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome or toxic epidermal necrolysis causing severe skin redness with blistering or peeling, bleeding in the lips, eyes, mouth, nose and genitals with a high fever and joint pains)
• signs of decreased magnesium levels in the blood (such as fatigue, tetany, delirium, convulsions, dizziness and ventricular arrhythmia)

How To Manage Side Effects

Diarrhea:

Drink lot of fluids such as water or fruit juices to keep yourself hydrated.
Avoid taking any medicine on your own for managing diarrhea. Consult your doctor
if the symptom did not improve.

Headache:

Rest and relax. Drink lot of fluids such as water or electrolytes. Apply a
pain-relieving balm on the forehead if required. Do not consume too much of
alcohol. Consult your doctor if the symptom did not improve.

Dizziness:

Try to rest and relax. Get enough sleep. Avoid driving or operating any tools or
machines while you are feeling dizzy. Do not consume too much of alcohol, as it
can aggravate your dizziness. Consult your doctor if the symptom did not
improve.

Flatulence:

Eat smaller and frequent meals. Eat and drink slowly and exercise regularly.
Consult your doctor if the symptom did not improve.Constipation:

Eat fiber rich foods such as fresh fruits, vegetables and cereals and drink
plenty of water. Try to exercise more regularly. Consult your doctor if the
symptom did not improve on its own.

Stomach pain:

Rest and relax. Eat and drink slowly or try to have smaller and frequent meals.
Keep a heat pad on your stomach. Do not self-manage on your own and consult your
doctor if the symptom did not improve on its own.

Warning & Precautions

!### Pregnancy

ALBERA LS CAPSULE is not recommended for use in pregnant women. Consult your
doctor before taking ALBERA LS CAPSULE.

!### Breastfeeding

ALBERA LS CAPSULE is strictly not recommended for use in breastfeeding women.
Consult your doctor before taking ALBERA LS CAPSULE.

!### Driving and Using Machines

Do not drive or operate any heavy tools or machines if you experience dizziness,
drowsiness or sleepiness after taking ALBERA LS CAPSULE.

!### Alcohol

Avoid consum
CNS depression (characterized by confusion, attention impairment and anxiety),
dizziness and/or drowsiness. Consult your doctor before taking ALBERA LS
CAPSULE.

!### Kidney

ALBERA LS CAPSULE should be taken with caution in patients with kidney disease.
Consult your doctor before taking ALBERA LS CAPSULE.

!### Liver

ALBERA LS CAPSULE should be taken with caution in patients with a previous
history of liver problems. Consult your doctor before taking ALBERA LS CAPSULE.

!### Allergy

Do not take ALBERA LS CAPSULE if you are allergic to Levosulpiride, Rabeprazole
or other proton-pump inhibitors (Ex. pantoprazole, omeprazole, lansoprazole).

!### Lungs

ALBERA LS CAPSULE should be taken with caution in patients with asthma or other
respiratory diseases. Consult your doctor before taking ALBERA LS CAPSULE.

!### Heart Disease

ALBERA LS CAPSULE should be taken with caution in patients with heart disease.
Consult your doctor before taking ALBERA LS CAPSULE.

Others

ALBERA LS CAPSULE is not recommended for use if you have:

• parkinson’s disease
• history of epilepsy
• neurole
• breast cancer (with high levels of prolactin in the body)

Before taking ALBERA LS CAPSULE, inform your physician if you:

• have a tumor in the stomach or breast
• have bleeding or perforation of the gastrointestinal tract
• have or at risk of developing vitamin-B12 deficiency
• had developed any skin reaction following management with similar medicines that can reduce stomach acid
• are due to have a specific blood test (Chromogr
• have osteoporosis
• are a smoker
• have porphyria (a rare blood disorder)
• have alcohol intoxication (drinking large amount of alcohol in short period)
• have or had phaeochromocytoma (tumors of adrenal gland) in the past
• have or had prolactinoma (a noncancerous tumor of pituitary gland) in the past
• have hypokalemia (decreased potassium levels in blood)
• have neuroendocrine tumor (tumors in neuroendocrine cells)
• have m
• have painful breasts

Use in pediatrics:

ALBERA LS CAPSULE is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (aged
below 18 years). Consult your doctor before taking ALBERA LS CAPSULE.

Use in geriatrics:

ALBERA LS CAPSULE should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years
or above). Consult your doctor before taking ALBERA LS CAPSULE. Proper dose
adjustments and careful monitoring are required in such patients.

Interactions

A. Drug-Drug interactions:

Before taking ALBERA LS CAPSULE inform to your doctor, if you are taking any of
these medicines:

• medicines used to manage HIV infection (Ex. atazanavir, nelfinavir, saquinavir, rilpivirine)
• antacids (used to neutralize stomach acid secretions) Ex. aluminium hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide
• sucralfate (used to manage duodenal ulcer)
• cisapride (used to manage heart burn in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease)
• anticholinergics (medicines that causes smooth muscle relaxation and decreases body secretions) Ex. atropine, scopolamine, homatropine
• levodopa (used for parkinson’s disease)
• medicines causing low levels of potassium in blood such as furosemide (used to manage edema), corticosteroids (used to manage inflammation) Ex. cortisol, laxatives such as bisacodyl (used to manage constipation)
• iron salts (used to manage iron deficiency) Ex. ferrous sulphate, ferric ammonium citrate
• medicines used to manage high blood pressure and other heart problems (Ex. captopril, enalapril, losartan, valsartan, diltiazem, digoxin, quinidine)
• atomoxetine (used to manage attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder)
• terfenadine (used to manage allergic conditions)
• chloroquine (used to manage or manage malaria)
• clarithromycin or amoxicillin (used to manage bacterial infections)
• medicines used to manage cancer (Ex. erlotinib, dasatinib, nilotinib)
• methotrexate (used to manage cancer and auto-immune disease)
• tacrolimus or mycophenolate mofetil (used to manage organ rejection after transplant)
• ketoconazole, itraconazole (used to manage fungal infection)
• warfarin (used for blood thinning and management of heart problems)
• pregabalin (used to manage neuropathic pain)
• tramadol (used to manage pain)
• ipratropium (used to manage symptoms of COPD/asthma)

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally take too much of ALBERA LS CAPSULE, contact
your doctor immediately or go to a hospital straight away.

Synopsis

Drug	:	Levosulpiride, Rabeprazole
Pharmacological Category	:	Dopamine D2 antagonists, Proton-pump inhibitors
Therapeutic Indication	:	Pe
Dosage Forms	:	Tablet, Capsule

More Information

• Keep ALBERA LS CAPSULE out of reach of children
• Store ALBERA LS CAPSULE at room temperature

FAQs About ALBERA LS CAPSULE

When and how should I take ALBERA LS CAPSULE?

Take ALBERA LS CAPSULE on an empty stomach or as advised by your physician.
Swallow the medicine as a whole and do not crush or chew the medicine. Your
doctor will decide the correct dose of ALBERA LS CAPSULE and duration of therapy
for you depending upon your age, body weight and health condition.

Can ALBERA LS CAPSULE be used in children?

ALBERA LS CAPSULE is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (aged
below 18 years). Kindly consult child’s doctor if your child experiences any
symptoms of gastro-esophageal reflux disease (such as nausea, discomfort in
upper stomach, heartburn, burping, etc.)

Can I consume alcohol while taking ALBERA LS CAPSULE?

No, avoid consum
cause CNS depression (characterized by confusion, attention impairment and
anxiety), dizziness and/or drowsiness. Also, if you are a chronic alcoholic or
suffering from acute alcohol intoxication, please inform your doctor as a
precaution before taking ALBERA LS CAPSULE.

Can I drive or operate machinery after taking ALBERA LS CAPSULE?

ALBERA LS CAPSULE may cause dizziness in some individuals and so avoid driving
or operating any tools or machines while you are feeling dizzy. Try to rest and
relax. Get enough sleep. Do not consume too much of alcohol, as it can aggravate
your dizziness. Consult your doctor before taking ALBERA LS CAPSULE.

Does prolong use of ALBERA LS CAPSULE cause bone fractures?

Yes, prolonged use of ALBERA LS CAPSULE can increase the risk of bone fracture
(particularly in the hips, wrist or spine), particularly in the elderly patients
and in patients with other risk factors such as having osteoporosis or taking
corticosteroids. Consult your doctor before taking ALBERA LS CAPSULE. During
management with ALBERA LS CAPSULE your doctor may monitor to rule out the risk
of fractures. Do not take ALBERA LS CAPSULE for a prolonged period without
consulting your doctor.

What to do If I forget to take ALBERA LS CAPSULE?

You should take ALBERA LS CAPSULE immediately when you remember. If it is time
for your next dose of ALBERA LS CAPSULE skip the missed dose and follow your
regular dose schedule. Do not double the dose to match up your missed dose.

What are the common side effects of ALBERA LS CAPSULE?

The most common side effects of taking ALBERA LS CAPSULE are nausea, vomiting,
headache, stomach pain, diarrhea, constipation, infections, cough or sore
throat. Consult your doctor if any of the side effects worsen.

Useful Diagnostic Tests

• Anti-Saccharomyces Cerevisiae (ASCA), IgA
• Anti-Saccharomyces Cerevisiae (ASCA), IgG
• Complete Blood Count
• Helicobacter Pylori IgA
• Helicobacter Pylori IgG