Estab 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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Is the use of Estab safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Estab. It is best to stop taking Estab immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Estab safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Estab. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Estab on the Kidneys?
Estab is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Estab on the Liver?
Side effects of Estab rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Estab on the Heart?
Estab is not harmful for the heart.
Estab 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 Estab unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Estab habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Estab has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Estab since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, Estab does not show any kind of adverse effect.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Estab is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Estab
Taking Estab with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Estab
Taking alcohol with Estab can be dangerous.
Yes, Estab 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.
Estab works by blocking the action of an enzyme (H+/K+ATPase) in the cells (parietal) of the stomach which is responsible for acid production in the stomach. Due to blockage of this enzyme, the production of acid is decreased, and this helps to relieve the stomach from acidity, heartburn, GERD, stomach ulcer and other acidity related stomach problem.
This is because a long-term use of Estab can cause Vitamin B12 deficiency. Stomach acids help in the absorption of Vitamin B 12, and this drug suppresses stomach acid which is required for the absorption of vitamin B12. Hence patients taking [medicine] for a long time have Vitamin B12 deficiency. To replenish Vitamin B12 in your body your doctor prescribes this vitamin along with this medicine.
Yes, Estab and omeprazole is the same. Both are proton pump inhibitors and treat similar condition.
Take Estab as long as needed, but do not take more than 4 weeks. If your symptoms still persist even after 4 weeks then consult your doctor before taking this drug afterward.
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