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Esomeprazole Capsules

 
Maximum Quantity Allowed:
20mg
28 (1 month supply)

Esomeprazole is an effective medicine that reduces stomach acid and is used to treat a variety of conditions such as acid reflux & GORD.

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Description

Esomeprazole is a type of proton pump inhibitor (PPI). Proton pumps are enzymes that help make acid in the lining of your stomach which allows the digestion of food. 

Esomprazole works by stopping these from working correctly and in turn, reudcing the amount of acid the stomach makes.

 

 

Warnings

You may not be able to take esomeprazole if:

  • have ever had an allergic reaction to esomeprazole or any other medicine
  • have liver problems
  • are due to have an endoscopy

For any extra information, please contact your healthcare provider or contact us.

Directions

Follow the instructions given on the label.

Usually, Esomprazole is taken once daily. Best taken in the morning, with or without food.

 

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose, take the dose as soon as you remember, unless it's less than 12 hours until your next dose. If that happens, skip the missed dose and take the next one at the usual time

Ingredients

Active Ingredient

  • Esomeprazole

 

Inactive ingredients

  • Pellets:
    • Hypromellose, sucrose, maize starch liquid glucose, Talc, Methacrylic acid – Ethylacrylate copolymer (1:1) Dispersion 30 %, Sodium laurilsulfate, Polysorbate 80, Triethyl citrate, Macrogol, Microcrystalline cellulose, Crospovidone, Hypromellose, Stearyl alcohol Silica colloidal anhydrous
  • Tablet Core:
    • Crospovidone, Lactose monohydrate and cellulose microcrystalline, Silica colloidal anhydrous, Magnesium stearate
  • Tablet Coating:
    • Hypromellose, Titanium dioxide (E171), Macrogol, Iron oxide red (E172)

Side Effects

These common side effects can happen in 1 in 100 people:

  • Headaches
  • Feeling sick
  • Being sick
  • Diarrhoea
  • Constipation
  • Stomach pain
  • Flatulence

FAQs

How long does it take for Esomprazole to work?

Normally, you should feel better within 2 - 3 days. However, sometimes it may take up to 4 weeks. If you don't feel better after 4 weeks of taking Esomeprazole, you will need to speak to your doctor

 

Can I drink alcohol while taking Esomeprazole?

Alcohol doesn't interact with Esomeprazole but drinking alcohol can increase the amount of acid the stomach produces. Cutting down your alcohol in the long run can help reduce your stomach acid.

 

Is there any food/drink that interacts with Esomeprazole?

No. Fatty & spicy foods, caffeine, and alcohol can all make your acid reflux symptoms worse. Trying to reduce these in the long term can also help reduce the amount of acid your stomach produces.

 

Are there any long-term side effects?

Taking esomeprazole longer than 3 months may reduce your magnesium levels in your blood.

Symptoms of low magnesium may include tiredness, confusion, muscle twitches, dizziness, and an irregular heartbeat. If you notice any of these symptoms, contact your doctor.

Taking Esomeprazole longer than 1 year may increase some side effects such as:

  • bone fractures
  • gut infections
  • vitamin B12 deficiency

 

Your doctor will regularly monitor your health to determine if continued use of esomeprazole is necessary.