Esocet-L Cap

Composition

Esomeprazole (as gastro-resistant) 40 mg + Levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5 mg

Uses of Esocet-L Cap

Relief of acidity/heartburn and reflux (GERD), gastritis with associated allergy symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, itching, watery eyes; used when both acid-related symptoms and allergic symptoms coexist.

• •Reduces heartburn and acid reflux
• •Decreases stomach acid to aid healing in gastritis/GERD
• •Relieves sneezing/runny nose and itching
• •Helps reduce allergy-related watery eyes
• •Improves overall comfort when acidity and allergy coexist

How it works

Esomeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor that reduces stomach acid by blocking the H+/K+ ATPase pump in gastric parietal cells. Levocetirizine is a selective H1 antihistamine that reduces allergy symptoms like sneezing, itching and watery eyes.

Directions for use

Capsule: take as prescribed by the doctor. Generally taken once daily; preferably on an empty stomach 30–60 minutes before food (often before breakfast). Swallow whole; do not crush or chew.

Side effects

Common side effects of Esocet-L Cap may include:

• •Headache
• •nausea
• •abdominal pain
• •diarrhoea