Esofag is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Esofag is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Esofag safe for pregnant women?
Esofag may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Esofag again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Esofag safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Esofag may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Esofag should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Esofag on the Kidneys?
Esofag does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Esofag on the Liver?
Esofag is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Esofag on the Heart?
Esofag is not harmful for the heart.
Esofag should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Esofag unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Esofag habit forming or addictive?
Esofag does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Esofag will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Esofag is safe as it does not bear any side effects.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Esofag is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Esofag
Taking Esofag with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Esofag
Consumption of alcohol and Esofag together may have severe effects on your health.
Yes, Esofag may cause dry mouth because it decreases the saliva secretion in your mouth. It is a common side effect of this drug. If you experience excess dry mouth after taking this drug, keep yourself hydrated with juices, shakes and ample water.
Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please consult your doctor if you feel severe stomach upset after taking this medicine.
Yes, Esofag can be taken with Zantac. Both medicines work by reducing the acid secretion in the stomach which relieve from the stomach ulcer and acidity. No harmful drug interactions have been reported between them. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medications together.
Discontinuation of Esofag on your own can cause rebound effects. So, it advisable to take this drug as directed by the doctor and do not discontinue/stop medicine on your own. Please inform the doctor before stopping/discontinuing this drug on your own.
No, you can not buy Esofag over-the-counter. It is a prescription drug which you cannot buy directly from the pharmacy without the prescription of a healthcare practitioner.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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