Rebekind DSR Capsule – Full Description

Basic Information

• Brand Name: Rebekind DSR Capsule

• Type: Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) + Prokinetic Combination

• Form: Capsule (Dual Release)

• Pack Size: Strip of 10 capsules (commonly available)

• Manufacturer / Marketer: Mankind Pharma Ltd.

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Composition (per capsule)

• Rabeprazole – 20 mg (enteric-coated, Proton Pump Inhibitor)

• Domperidone – 30 mg (SR) (sustained release, Prokinetic)

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Uses / Indications

Rebekind DSR Capsule is prescribed for:

• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) – acid reflux, heartburn

• Peptic ulcers (stomach & duodenal ulcers)

• Gastritis (stomach inflammation)

• Dyspepsia (indigestion, bloating, upper abdominal pain)

• Nausea & vomiting associated with acid reflux

• Non-ulcer dyspepsia & functional dyspepsia

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Mechanism of Action

• Rabeprazole (PPI):

  • Blocks proton pumps in stomach lining → reduces acid secretion

  • Promotes ulcer healing & relieves heartburn

• Domperidone (Prokinetic):

  • Increases stomach & intestinal motility

  • Prevents nausea, vomiting, and bloating by faster gastric emptying

• Combined Effect: Controls excess acid + relieves reflux & indigestion

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Dosage & Administration

• Adults: 1 capsule daily (before breakfast), or as prescribed

• Swallow whole with water – do not crush or chew

• Treatment duration varies depending on condition (usually 4–8 weeks for GERD/ulcers)

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Side Effects

• Common: headache, nausea, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain

• Rare: dizziness, dry mouth, rash, flatulence

• Long-term PPI use may rarely cause Vitamin B12 deficiency, low magnesium, bone weakness

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Precautions & Warnings

• Use only under doctor’s prescription

• Caution in patients with liver disease, kidney disease, or cardiac arrhythmia (QT prolongation with domperidone)

• Not for long-term use unless prescribed

• Avoid alcohol, smoking, and excessive caffeine (they worsen acidity)

• Pregnant & breastfeeding women: use only if clearly prescribed