Ospride LS 75mg/40mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (acid reflux) and peptic ulcer disease by relieving the symptoms such as heartburn, stomach pain, or irritation. It also neutralizes the acid production in the stomach to prevent discomfort. Ospride LS 75mg/40mg Tablet is taken without food 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 healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine. The most common side effects are diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, flatulence, constipation, and headache. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any side effects. To overcome constipation, you should add fibre-rich foods in your diet and stay hydrated. It may also cause sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness. Lifestyle modifications like having cold milk and avoiding hot tea, coffee, spicy food or chocolate can help you to get better results. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.

• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Upset stomach
• Stomach pain
• Headache
• Flatulence
• Sleepiness

If you miss a dose of Ospride LS 75mg/40mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

• Q. Q. What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Ospride LS 75mg/40mg Tablet??
  Ans: Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
• Q. Q. What is the best time to take Ospride LS 75mg/40mg Tablet??
  Ans: Take Ospride LS 75mg/40mg Tablet exactly as directed by your doctor. It is best to take one capsule daily on an empty stomach.
• Q. Q. What are the contraindications associated with the use of Ospride LS 75mg/40mg Tablet??
  Ans: The use of Ospride LS 75mg/40mg Tablet should be avoided in patients with known allergy to any of the components or excipients of this medicine.
• Q. Q. Can the use of Ospride LS 75mg/40mg Tablet cause dizziness??
  Ans: Yes, the use of Ospride LS 75mg/40mg Tablet can cause dizziness (feeling faint, weak, unsteady or lightheaded) in some patients. If you feel dizzy or lightheaded, it is better to rest for some time and resume once you feel better.
• Q. Q. Does the use of Ospride LS 75mg/40mg Tablet lead to increased risk of fractures??
  Ans: Several studies in adults suggest that treatment with Ospride LS 75mg/40mg Tablet may be associated with an increased risk for osteoporosis-related fractures of the hip, wrist or spine. The risk of fracture was increased in patients who received high dose. High dose can mean multiple daily doses, and long-term therapy (a year or longer).

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