What are the side effects of taking Epilim?
Common side effects
- stomach pain, feeling or being sick.
- diarrhoea.
- dry or sore mouth, or swollen gums.
- shakes (tremors) in a part of your body, or unusual eye movements.
- feeling tired or sleepy.
- headache.
- weight gain.
- thinning hair, or changes to the colour or texture of your hair.
What are gastro resistant tablets used for?
A gastro-resistant tablet is designed to temporarily withstand attack by stomach acid. Gastro-resistant tablets can resist the fluid in the stomach and release their active ingredient in the intestine. A gastro-resistant tablet is designed to temporarily withstand attack by stomach acid.
Does epilim help you sleep?
Epilim may cause drowsiness, dizziness or sleepiness in some people and affect alertness. Diabetics are advised that Epilim Syrup contains 3.6 g/5 mL of sucrose (sugar). The effects of alcohol could be made worse while taking Epilim. Combining it and alcohol can make you more sleepy, dizzy or lightheaded.
When should I take gastro resistant tablets?
It is recommended that you take your tablets in the morning. You can take your tablets with food or on an empty stomach.
How long does it take for gastro resistant tablets to work?
A rapid relief of symptoms is obtained by one capsule (30 mg) daily, and most patients with duodenal ulcer recover within 2 weeks, patients with gastric ulcer and reflux oesophagitis within 4 weeks.
Does epilim work immediately?
Epilim may take several days to show an initial effect and in some cases may take from 2 to 6 weeks to exhibit its maximum effect.
How long do epilim side effects last?
1). The above adverse events frequently occur at the start of treatment, but they usually disappear after a few days without discontinuing treatment. These problems can usually be overcome by taking Epilim Chrono with or after food.
Do gastro-resistant tablets have side effects?
The most common side effects (1-10% of patients) are headache, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhoea, flatulence and nausea/vomiting.