How to take the sompraz d 40 mg capsules, is it to be taken before food or after food? I am having a problem of acid reflux, and the doctor suggested sompraz d 40 mg.

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Sompraz d 40 mg capsule should be taken at least 1 hour before meals. These capsules should be swallowed whole with water. These capsules should not be opened, chewed, or crushed. But you should not take any medicine without doctor's advice as it may be harmful. Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a suitable treatment plan for you.

Prakhar Singh · Accepted Answer

Sompraz d 40 mg capsule should be taken at least 1 hour before meals. These capsules should be swallowed whole with water. These capsules should not be opened, chewed, or crushed. But you should not take any medicine without doctor's advice as it may be harmful. Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a suitable treatment plan for you.

Sreepada Kameswara Rao · Answer

Before food.

Swathi Goudagunta · Answer

Sompraz d is an antacid, should be taken in morning, fasting and you should eat breakfast within 30 min to 1 hour of taking tablet. Along with medications, lifestyle modification is important. Avoid foods increasing reflux like sweets, chocolates, carbonated drinks, tea, coffee, oily food and heavy meals. After eating food 2 to 3 hours gap should be there for lying down. No bedtime snacks. Head end elevation 30� while sleeping. No tight clothes. Weight loss to reduce tummy fat.