Levosulpiride Medication Information
Discover comprehensive details about Levosulpiride, including its pronunciation, uses, dosage instructions, indications, and guidelines on how and when to take it or avoid it.
The updated prescription information covers potential side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage recommendations.
Additionally, explore the Levosulpiride brands available in India and internationally, along with pricing information. For personalized advice, consult your healthcare provider.
Generic Name : Levosulpiride Therapeutic Classification : PsychotherapeuticsBrand Names or Trade Names of Levosulpiride
India :
Lesuride OD (75mg) |
Psycolev (50mg) |
LEVOGUT-RZ |
Rably-LSR |
Levogut (50mg) |
Nexipride (100mg) |
Neopride Inj (25mg) |
Volapride (25mg) |
LEVOGUT-50 |
LEVOGUT-25
International :
Dislep, Endacine, Levobren, Levogastrol, Levopraid, Pausedal
Why is Levosulpiride Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is an antipsychotic and prokinetic agent, prescribed for dyspepsia, gastro-esophageal reflux disease, and irritable bowel syndrome.When should Levosulpiride not be taken? (Contraindications)
Contraindicated in patients with gastrointestinal bleeding, and intestinal obstruction.What is the dosage of Levosulpiride?
Adult: PO- The recommended dose is 25 mg 3 times/day.How should Levosulpiride be taken?
It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, as directed by your physician.What are the warnings and precautions for Levosulpiride?
• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of neuroendocrine tumor, epilepsy, manic states, abnormally-high levels of prolactin in the blood, painful, lumpy breasts, heart disease, any allergy, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.• It may cause dizziness or drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.
What are the side effects of Levosulpiride?
Genitourinary - Absence of menstrual period, breast enlargement in male, spontaneous milk secretion, and changes in libido.Potentially Fatal - Neuroleptic malignant syndrome.
