Lomipraz-D Capsule

Key Ingredient:
Pantoprazole 40 mg + Domperidone 30 mg (SR)

Lomipraz-D Capsule is combination of two medicines, Pantoprazole and Domperidone. Domperidone is a prokinetic and anti-nausea agent that helps to treat indigestion. On the other hand, Pantoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor that reduces the excess stomach acid formation by blocking the actions of an enzyme (H+/K+ ATPase or gastric proton pump). Lomipraz-D Capsule is a medicine used to treat peptic ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Lomipraz-D Capsule prevents the release of excess amount of acid in the stomach and relieves symptoms of food pipe lining inflammation (esophagitis), and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), or heartburn.

Domperidone works by increasing the movement of food through the stomach and the digestive tract more quickly and in this way reduces the feeling of bloating, or fullness and indigestion. On the other hand, it effectively blocks the action of a vomiting centre (chemoreceptor trigger zone – CTZ) located in your brain, that is responsible for inducing the feeling of nausea and vomiting. Pantoprazole helps in reducing the stomach acid by blocking the actions of an enzyme (H+/K+ ATPase or gastric proton pump). This proton pump lies in the cells of the stomach wall responsible for the release of gastric acid secretion damaging tissues in the food pipe, stomach, and duodenum.

Lomipraz-D Capsule can be prescribed to the adults and children aged 12 years and over. It is better to take Lomipraz-D Capsule 30 minutes to 1 hour before meal. Lomipraz-D Capsule should be swallowed whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, crush, or break it. Avoid intake of Lomipraz-D Capsule for more than four weeks of duration without consulting the doctor. You can increase the efficacy of Lomipraz-D Capsule by taking a small meal or snacks frequently. Try to avoid caffeine-containing beverages (coffee, tea), spicy/deep fried/processed foods, carbonated drinks, acidic foods like citrus fruits/vegetables.

Lomipraz-D Capsule may cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. The most common side effects of Lomipraz-D Capsule are diarrhoea, stomach pain, flatulence (gas), dryness in the mouth, dizziness, and headache. These side effects are very rare and everyone doesn’t need to experience the above side effects. In case of any discomfort, speak to your doctor. Prolonged intake of Pantoprazole is associated with a low level of Vitamin B12 and low magnesium. Hence yearly test of Vitamin B12 and magnesium is required if you are taking Lomipraz-D Capsule for the long term. Use of Lomipraz-D Capsule is contraindicated in people with lupus (autoimmune inflammatory disease).

Key Indications of Lomipraz-D Capsule:
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Heartburn due to hyperacidity, Inflammation of food pipe (esophagitis), Peptic ulcer
Use under medical supervision.