4PH 40mg Tablet (Esomeprazole 40mg)

INTRODUCTION

4PH 40MG contain esomeprazole which belongs to a group of medicine called proton pump inhibitors. It is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), stomach ulcers or intestinal ulcers caused by helicobacter pylori infection in both adults and adolescents and stomach ulcers and intestinal ulcers caused by NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs), Zollinger-Ellison syndrome and Prolonged treatment after prevention of rebleeding of ulcers with intravenous esomeprazole in adults.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease is a condition where stomach acid frequently flows back into the tube connecting your mouth and stomach (oesophagus) which can irritate the lining of your esophagus. In Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, tumor in your pancreas or the upper part of your small intestine (duodenum) called gastrinomas, secrete large amounts of the hormone gastrin, which cause your stomach to produce too much acid.

Always take 4PH 40MG exactly as your doctor has told you. This medicine must be taken with food or on an empty stomach. It is strictly not recommended for use in children under the age of 12 years. Before taking this medicine tell your doctor if you have ever had kidney disease, heart disease, liver problems. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking this medicine.

USES OF 4PH 40MG

• Treat Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in both adults and adolescents
• Treat stomach ulcers or intestinal ulcers caused by helicobacter pylori infection and NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs) in both adults and adolescents
• Treat Zollinger-Ellison syndrome in adults
• Prolonged treatment after prevention of rebleeding of ulcers with intravenous esomeprazole in adults

HOW 4PH 40MG WORKS

4PH 40MG works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach which helps in relief of acid related indigestion and heartburn.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Always take 4PH 40MG exactly as your doctor has told you. This medicine must be taken with food or on an empty stomach. Try to take this medicine at the same time each day. It should be swallowed whole with water. Do not crush or chew the medicine.

SIDE EFFECTS OF 4PH 40MG

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

Headache:

Apply hot or cold-water bag on your head. Take rest in a quiet and dark room. Drink tea or coffee.

Diarrhoea:

Drink lot of fluid such as water or juice, to avoid dehydration. Do not take any medicines without speaking to a doctor.

Stomach pain:

Try to rest and relax. eat and drink slowly and smaller and frequent meals. Applying a heat pad or covered hot water bottle on your stomach may also help. If still pain persists, speak to your doctor.

Constipation:

Take fibre rich foods such as fresh fruit, vegetables and cereals, and drink plenty of water. Exercise more regularly.

Nausea and vomiting:

Keep try taking this medicine with, or just after, a meal or snack and stick to simple meals and do not eat rich or spicy food.