


Ask a doctor about a prescription for PAUSEDAL 25 mg TABLETS
Package Leaflet: Information for the User
Pausedal 25 mg Tablets
Levosulpiride
Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine because it contains important information for you.
Contents of the pack:
Pausedal belongs to a group of medicines called gastrointestinal motility stimulants.
It is used to treat digestive disorders where stimulation of stomach and intestinal movements (gastrointestinal motility) is needed when they have not responded to hygienic-dietary measures.
Do not take Pausedal
Warnings and precautions
Consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting to take Pausedal.
If an increase in gastrointestinal motility may be harmful to you.
Interaction of Pausedal with other medicines
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are using or have recently used or may need to use any other medicines.
Certain medicines may interact with Pausedal; in these cases, it may be necessary to change the dose or interrupt treatment with one of them.
It is especially important that you inform your doctor if you are using any of the following medicines:
Pausedal with food and drinks
Do not drink alcohol if you are being treated with Pausedal.
You should take Pausedal at least 20 minutes before meals.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or think you may be pregnant or plan to become pregnant, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine.
This medicine should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Driving and using machines
Pausedal may cause symptoms such as drowsiness, dizziness, or changes in vision, and reduce your reaction ability. These effects can make it difficult for you to drive vehicles or operate machines. Therefore, do not drive, operate machines, or engage in other activities that require special attention until your doctor assesses your response to this medicine.
Pausedal contains lactose
This medicine contains lactose. If your doctor has told you that you have an intolerance to certain sugars, consult with them before taking this medicine.
Follow exactly the administration instructions of this medicine indicated by your doctor or pharmacist. In case of doubt, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Use in adults
The recommended dose is 1 Pausedal tablet every 8 hours (3 times a day), which is equivalent to 3 Pausedal tablets per day (75 mg of levosulpiride).
Use in elderly patients
In elderly patients, the daily dose of Pausedal will be established by the doctor according to their needs.
Use in children
This medicine should not be used in children.
Method of administration
This medicine is for oral administration.
Take the tablets at least 20 minutes before meals.
The tablets should be swallowed whole with a sufficient amount of water and should not be broken or chewed.
If you take more Pausedal than you should
In case of overdose or accidental ingestion, consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately, or call the Toxicology Information Service Tel. 91 562 04 20, indicating the medicine and the amount ingested.
The symptoms of overdose are mainly drowsiness and the appearance of tremors.
If you forget to take Pausedal
Do not take a double dose to make up for forgotten doses. It is recommended to consult your doctor or pharmacist.
If you stop taking Pausedal
Your doctor will indicate the duration of your treatment with Pausedal. Do not stop treatment before then, as the expected effect will not be achieved.
If you have any other questions about the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Like all medicines, Pausedal can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Approximately 1 to 10% of patients have reported side effects, the most frequent being drowsiness, sedation, breast tension, menstrual changes, galactorrhea (milk secretion through the breast), and gynecomastia (enlargement of breast tissue in men).
Ronchopathy, abdominal cramps, weight gain, hypersalivation (increased saliva secretion), insomnia, constipation, dizziness, and/or fatigue have also been reported as very frequent (≥ 1/10); and as uncommon (≥ 1/1,000 to <1>
Reporting of side effects
If you experience any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist, even if it is possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report them directly through the Spanish Pharmacovigilance System for Human Use Medicines: https://www.notificaram.es. By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
No special storage conditions are required.
Do not use Pausedal after the expiration date stated on the packaging. The expiration date is the last day of the month indicated.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Place the packaging and any unused medicines in the SIGRE collection point at your pharmacy. If in doubt, ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the packaging and any unused medicines. This will help protect the environment.
Composition of Pausedal
Appearance and packaging of the product
Pausedal is presented in the form of white tablets with the marking "25" on one of their faces, packaged in aluminum/PVC blisters. Each pack contains 30 or 60 tablets.
Marketing authorization holder and manufacturer
Laboratorios Alter, S.A.
Mateo Inurria, 30
28036 Madrid
Spain
This leaflet was last revised in October 2011
Detailed and updated information on this medicine is available on the website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS) http://www.aemps.gob.es/
The average price of PAUSEDAL 25 mg TABLETS in November, 2025 is around 4.93 EUR. Prices may vary depending on the region, pharmacy, and whether a prescription is required. Always check with a local pharmacy or online source for the most accurate information.
Discuss dosage, side effects, interactions, contraindications, and prescription renewal for PAUSEDAL 25 mg TABLETS – subject to medical assessment and local rules.