Esomac 20 Mg Tablet Benefits & Uses

Esomac 20 Mg Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Acidity (Read More - Home remedies for acidity)
GERD
Peptic Ulcer (Read More - Gentle and Natural: Best Home Remedies for Stomach Ulcers)

Other Benefits

Zollinger Ellison syndrome
H. Pylori
Diabetic Gastroparesis
Indigestion (Read More - Home Remedies for Indigestion)
Gastritis (Read More - How to Cure Bloating in the Stomach: Diet Tips and Home Remedies)

Esomac 20 Mg Tablet Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 40 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 8 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 40 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 8 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 40 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 8 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 8 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Esomac 20 Mg Tablet Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Esomac 20 Mg Tablet is used -

Moderate

Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Confusion
Depression (Read More - From Meditation to Nutrition: Home Remedies for Easing Depression)
Edema
Blurred vision
Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
Chest Pain

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
पेट दर्द
Diarrhoea
पेट की गैस
Mouth ulcer (Read More - How to get rid of Mouth Ulcers)
Dry Mouth
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
Drowsiness

Esomac 20 Mg Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Esomac 20 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Esomac may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Esomac again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Esomac 20 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Esomac. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.

Severe
What is the effect of Esomac 20 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?

Esomac is not harmful for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Esomac 20 Mg Tablet on the Liver?

Esomac is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Esomac 20 Mg Tablet on the Heart?

Using Esomac does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Esomac 20 Mg Tablet with Other Drugs

Esomac 20 Mg Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Methotrexate

Atazanavir

Moderate

Amlodipine,Atorvastatin

Amikacin

Atorvastatin

Naproxen

Warfarin

Esomac 20 Mg Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Esomac 20 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Diarrhea (Loose Motions)
Allergy
Gastric Cancer
Abdominal Pain
Magnesium Deficiency
Osteoporosis

Frequently asked Questions about Esomac 20 Mg Tablet

Is this Esomac 20 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Esomac 20 Mg Tablet has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Esomac 20 Mg Tablet does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, the use of Esomac 20 Mg Tablet is considered safe.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Esomac 20 Mg Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Esomac 20 Mg Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Esomac 20 Mg Tablet

You can take Esomac 20 Mg Tablet with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Esomac 20 Mg Tablet

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Esomac 20 Mg Tablet as it can have severe side effects.

Severe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Nexium (esomeprazole magnesium)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 653