Levosulpiride

Gut motility and anti-nausea
PRESCRIPTION ONLY IN INDIA

Levosulpiride is a gut motility and anti-nausea found in 1 medicine sold in India, such as Pantocid L. Below: what it is for, how it works, how to take it, side effects, interactions and pregnancy advice.

What it is used for

Eases bloating, nausea and slow stomach emptying.

How it works

A dopamine blocker for bloating, nausea and slow stomach emptying; also used at higher doses in psychiatry.

How to take it

Usually 25 mg three times a day before meals for short periods.

Common side effects

  • Drowsiness
  • Breast enlargement or milk leakage
  • Missed periods

Get medical help straight away if

  • Uncontrolled movements or stiffness
  • Fainting

Be careful

Can raise prolactin (breast changes, missed periods) with long use.

Other medicines and interactions

Avoid with other dopamine blockers (metoclopramide, domperidone, antipsychotics).

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Not recommended in pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

Combination medicines that contain Levosulpiride (1)

Pantocid L

Common questions

What is Levosulpiride used for?

Eases bloating, nausea and slow stomach emptying.

How does Levosulpiride work?

A dopamine blocker for bloating, nausea and slow stomach emptying; also used at higher doses in psychiatry.

How should I take Levosulpiride?

Usually 25 mg three times a day before meals for short periods.

What are the side effects of Levosulpiride?

Common: Drowsiness, breast enlargement or milk leakage, missed periods. Get help straight away for: Uncontrolled movements or stiffness, fainting.

Does Levosulpiride interact with other medicines?

Avoid with other dopamine blockers (metoclopramide, domperidone, antipsychotics).

Is Levosulpiride safe in pregnancy and breastfeeding?

Not recommended in pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

Does Levosulpiride need a prescription in India?

Yes. In India it is a prescription (Schedule H) medicine, so a pharmacist should sell it only with a doctor's prescription.

Which brands contain Levosulpiride?

Pantocid L.

Sources and further reading

NHS (UK National Health Service) and MedlinePlus (US National Library of Medicine) are free, reviewed medicine guides. Brand names and doses there may differ from India.

Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu from standard prescribing information.

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For information only, not medical advice. This page is a plain-language summary written from standard prescribing information and the public guides linked below. Brands sometimes change their formula, so always check the composition printed on the pack. Doses here are typical adult doses; yours may differ. Do not start, stop or change a medicine without your doctor or pharmacist, and keep all medicines away from children. In an emergency, call 112 (India) or your local emergency number.