Esomeprazole (20mg)
Esomac 20 Tablet can also be used to prevent stomach ulcers caused by certain medications, such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Take the medicine as per your doctor's prescription. The dose will depend on what you are being treated for, but it is usually the lowest dose for the shortest time that is needed to treat your condition. It is usually taken on an empty stomach, preferably in the morning or at least 1 hour prior to meal. Continue taking the medicine even if your symptoms disappear until the doctor say it is okay to stop. If you are taking this medicine for a long time, your doctor may carry out regular tests to check your levels of magnesium which can fall with this medicine.Common side effects include headache, constipation or diarrhea, stomach pain, and feeling or being sick. These tend to be mild but talk to your doctor if they bother you or do not go away. The risk of side effects may increase the longer you take this medicine. You may be more likely to have a broken bone if you take it for a long time. It is best to avoid foods that seem to make your symptoms worse, such as rich, spicy, and fatty foods. Cutting down on caffeinated drinks, such as tea, coffee, and cola, as well as alcohol may also help.This medicine is not suitable for some people. Before taking this medicine, you need to tell your doctor if you have severe liver problems, are taking medicines for HIV, have had an allergic reaction to similar medicines in the past, or have osteoporosis. Alcohol does not interfere with the way Esomac 20 Tablet works. However, drinking alcohol makes your stomach produce more acid than normal. This medicine can make you feel dizzy, sleepy, or affect your vision. If this happens, do not drive, cycle, or use machinery or tools until you feel better. It is not usually recommended during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of Esomac
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Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Esomac 20 Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
Esomac 20 Tablet is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach which helps in relief of acid related indigestion and heartburn.
Related Warnings
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Esomac 20 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Information regarding the use of Esomac 20 Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Information regarding the use of Esomac 20 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Caution should be exercised when Esomac 20 Tablet is administered to breastfeeding women.
Esomac 20 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
In rare cases, Esomac 20 Tablet may cause dizziness and blurred vision, do not drive or use machines if you experience such symptoms.
Esomac 20 Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Esomac 20 Tablet is recommended.
However, due to lack of data, exercised should be caution in patients with severe renal insufficiency.
Esomac 20 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Esomac 20 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
However, no dose adjustment is required for patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
Usually, Esomac 20 Tablet is taken once a day, first thing in the morning. If you take Esomac 20 Tablet twice a day, take 1 dose in the morning and 1 dose in the evening. The tablets should be swallowed whole (remember not be chewed or crushed) and taken at least 1 hour before a meal with some water.
Yes, Esomac 20 Tablet can be safely taken with domperidone as no harmful effects have been reported clinically. A fixed-dose combination of these two medicines is also available. Domperidone works by increasing the gut motility and Esomac 20 Tablet decreases the acid production in the stomach. So, this combination is very effective in the treatment of reflux esophagitis associated with acidity, heartburn, intestinal and stomach ulcers.
Yes, you can take antacids along with Esomac 20 Tablet. Take it 2 hours before or after you take Esomac 20 Tablet.
Esomac 20 Tablet is usually prescribed for short term use only. However, if need arises, such as for treating peptic ulcer disease and Zollinger Ellison syndrome (ZES), Esomac 20 Tablet may be prescribed for a long term duration as well. Long term use may carry an increased risk for side effects and must be discussed with the doctor. Please use Esomac 20 Tablet as advised by your doctor and under their supervision.
If Esomac 20 Tablet is used for more than 3 months, certain long term side effects may be seen. The most important of these is low magnesium levels in your blood which may make you feel tired, confused, dizzy, shaky or dizzy. You may also have muscle twitches or irregular heartbeat. If the use is further prolonged for more than a year, you may have an increased risk of bone fractures, stomach infections and vitamin B12 deficiency. Vitamin B12 deficiency can make you anemic, as a result of which you may feel more tired, weak, or pale. Additionally you may have palpitations, shortness of breath, lightheadedness, indigestion, loss of appetite, flatulence (gas) or nerve problems such as numbness, tingling and problem in walking.
If you have been taking Esomac 20 Tablet for a long time, stopping it abruptly may lead to increased acid production, thereby worsening your symptoms. Therefore, you must discuss any dose changes or if you wish to come off Esomac 20 Tablet.
Weight gain is reported in less than 1% of the patients taking Esomac 20 Tablet but the exact cause is unknown. One possible explanation is higher food intake once the reflux symptoms are relieved. Lifestyle modifications such as proper diet and exercise can help to prevent weight gain.
Yes, Esomac 20 Tablet is relatively safe to use. Most of the people who take Esomac 20 Tablet do not get a side effect. It is advised to be taken as directed by the doctor for maximum benefit.
Yes, Esomac 20 Tablet can be taken with ranitidine. According to research reports, there are no significant interactions seen between Esomac 20 Tablet and ranitidine. However, you must take them together only if prescribed by the doctor.
No, alcohol intake is not advised with Esomac 20 Tablet. Alcohol itself does not affect the working of Esomac 20 Tablet, but it can increase the acid production. This may further cause worsening of your symptoms
