- Manufacturer : Wockhardt Ltd.
- Composition : Esomeprazole 40mg
- Generally Prescribed For : Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) | Gastric Ulcer
- Estimated Price : ₹71.94 For 10 Tablets Strip
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Uses of Esoprazole 40mg Tablet
Esoprazole 40mg Tablet is used for the treatment or prevention of the following disease(s):
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastric Ulcer
Side effects of Esoprazole 40mg Tablet
The most common side effects of Esoprazole 40mg Tablet are – Headache, Diarrhea, Abdominal Pain, Nausea, Dizziness, Asthenia, Vomiting, Constipation, Rash, Cough
These side effects can usually occur in patients. However, these are only indicative and not all patients will experience them.
Precautions while using Esoprazole 40mg Tablet
Do not use Esoprazole 40mg Tablet if you are allergic to – Esomeprazole
If you have heart disease, liver or kidney disease, drug or alcohol addiction, consult your doctor before using Esoprazole 40mg Tablet.
If you are allergic to any medicine or food, consult your doctor before using this medicine.
Use this medicine under the supervision of your doctor.
To avoid an adverse reaction, consult your doctor if you are already taking other medicines.
How Esoprazole 40mg Tablet works
Esoprazole 40mg Tablet contains – Esomeprazole
Esomeprazole works by decreasing the amount of acid made in the stomach.
Dosage of Esoprazole 40mg Tablet
The dosage of Esoprazole 40mg Tablet depends on many factors such as the patient age, health, medical condition or history of the patient and many other conditions.
Please use this medicine as prescribed by your doctor.
Overdose of Esoprazole 40mg Tablet
If you forget to take a dose of Esoprazole 40mg Tablet, do not take two doses at the same time, there is a risk of overdose.
If you notice any unusual reaction in your body after taking this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or call your local medical emergency number.
Overdose symptoms – Fast heartbeat, blurred vision, nausea, sweating, confusion.
Onset of Action Esoprazole 40mg Tablet
It takes about 1 to 2 hours to show the effect of the medicine.
Duration of Action Esoprazole 40mg Tablet
Effect of medication lasts for an average of 18 to 20 hours.
Precautions & Warnings
Alcohol
Alcohol consumption is probably safe. However; drinking alcohol may cause irritation in your stomach.
Pregnancy
This medicine is probably safe for pregnant women. However; Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Breastfeeding
Not recommended for breastfeeding women. Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Driving
This medicine usually causes no problems in your driving.
Kidney
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Liver
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Alternate Brands
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
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Esocip 40mg Tablet ( Solveig Lifesciences )
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Esol 40mg Injection ( Xieon Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd. )
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Interaction
Drug :- antimicrobials: Increased esomeprazole level.
atazanavir, nelfinavir: Decreased blood levels of these drugs.
diazepam: Possibly increased diazepam level.
digoxin, iron salts, ketoconazole: Possibly decreased absorption of these drugs.
saquinavir: Increased plasma saquinavir level with increased toxicity.
voriconazole: Increased esomeprazole exposure and risk of adverse effects.
warfarin: Possibly increased INR and PT, leading to abnormal bleeding.
Food :- all foods: Decreased bioavailability of esomeprazole.
