Esomac 40 Tablet (Esomeprazole 40mg)

Esomac 40 Tablet 15’s belongs to the class of drugs known as Proton pump inhibitor which reduces the amount of acid your stomach makes. It treats gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), stomach ulcer and Zollinger Ellison syndrome (overproduction of acid due to pancreatic tumour).

Esomac 40 Tablet 15’s helps in reducing the stomach acid by blocking the actions of an enzyme (H+/K+ ATPase or gastric proton pump). This proton pump lies in the cells of the stomach wall responsible for the release of gastric acid secretion damaging tissues in the food pipe, stomach, and duodenum. Esomac 40 Tablet 15’s prevents the release of stomach acid and relieves symptoms of food pipe lining inflammation (esophagitis), and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), or heartburn.

Esomac 40 Tablet 15’s can be prescribed to the adults and children aged 12 years and over. It is better to take Esomac 40 Tablet 15’s an hour before a meal. Esomac 40 Tablet 15’s should be swallowed whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, crush, or break it. Besides this, Esomac 40 Tablet 15’s is also available in liquid form for those who cannot swallow tablets or capsules. Do not take Esomac 40 Tablet 15’s for more than 4 weeks of duration without consulting the doctor. You can increase the efficacy of Esomac 40 Tablet 15’s by taking a small meal or snacks frequently. Try to avoid caffeine-containing beverages (coffee, tea), spicy/deep fried/processed foods, carbonated beverages, acidic foods like citrus fruits/vegetables (tomatoes).

An adult taking Esomac 40 Tablet 15’s might have common side effects like headache, diarrhoea, nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, flatulence, dizziness, and arthralgia (joint pain). In the case of children taking Esomac 40 Tablet 15’s might report upper respiratory tract infections (URI), headache, fever, diarrhoea, vomiting, rash, and abdominal pain.  These side effects are temporary and may get resolve after some time however if this side persists contact the doctor.

Esomac 40 Tablet 15’s is safe for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers but should be taken only after consulting a doctor. Tell your doctor if you have stomach or intestinal cancer, liver problem, allergic to Esomac 40 Tablet 15’s, or will have an endoscopy in the future. Prolonged intake of Esomac 40 Tablet 15’s may cause deficiency of Vitamin B12 and low level of calcium, magnesium, and Vitamin D leading to osteoporosis.

Hyperacidity, Heartburn, Stomach ulcer, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome

Esomac 40 Tablet 15’s is effective at healing erosive esophagitis (inflammation of food pipe), relieving symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (heartburn), and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Esomac 40 Tablet 15’s works by irreversibly blocking the proton pump gate (which secretes stomach acid). It can be prescribed to all age groups including special populations like the elderly, pregnant, lactating mother, kidney, and liver disease patients. Usually, no dosage adjustment is required for these groups.

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It is better to take Esomac 40 Tablet 15’s an hour before a meal. Esomac 40 Tablet 15’s should be swallowed whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, crush, or break it. Besides this, Esomac 40 Tablet 15’s is also available in liquid form for those who cannot swallow tablets or capsules. Do not take Esomac 40 Tablet 15’s for more than 4 weeks of duration without consulting the doctor.

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

An adult taking Esomac 40 Tablet 15’s might have common side effects like headache, diarrhoea, nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, flatulence, dizziness, and arthralgia (joint pain). In the case of children taking Esomac 40 Tablet 15’s might report upper respiratory tract infections (URI), headache, fever, diarrhoea, vomiting, rash, and abdominal pain. These side effects are temporary and may get resolve after some time however if this side persists contact the doctor.