ESOKLAUS-40 TAB
Abbott Healthcare Pvt Ltd.
Product Information
Description
prescription medication containing 40mg of Esomeprazole, a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) designed to treat high stomach acid conditions. It reduces acid production, providing relief from GERD (acid reflux), heartburn, peptic ulcers, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. It is typically taken on an empty stomach in the morning.
Key Details
Active Ingredient: Esomeprazole 40 mg (as esomeprazole magnesium amorphous).
Primary Uses: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), erosive esophagitis, stomach/intestinal ulcers, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
Mechanism: It works by inhibiting the gastric proton pump enzyme, reducing acid secretion in the stomach.
Dosage & Administration: Generallytaken once daily, 1 hour before a meal (preferably in the morning).
Common Side Effects: Headache, diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, constipation, flatulence, and dizziness.
Precautions: Use with caution if you have severe liver disease. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking other medications.
Important Information
Treatment Duration: Do not stop taking it early, even if symptoms improve, as this may cause symptoms to return.
Alternatives: If the tablet includes 'D' (e.g., Esoglaz-D), it contains Domperidone for added motility regulation. If it includes 'L', it contains Levosulpiride.