Esohap 40 mg Tablet

Composition of Esohap 40 mg Tablet

Esohap 40 mg Tablet contains Esomeprazole 40 mg (as Esomeprazole magnesium) tablet. It belongs to the Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) class of medicines.

Uses of Esohap 40 mg Tablet

• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and heartburn
• erosive esophagitis
• gastric and duodenal ulcers
• NSAID-induced ulcer prevention
• Helicobacter pylori eradication (with antibiotics)
• Zollinger-Ellison syndrome/pathological hypersecretory conditions

Key benefits

• Relieves acidity and heartburn
• Treats GERD and reflux symptoms
• Heals erosive esophagitis
• Helps heal and prevent gastric/duodenal ulcers
• Reduces stomach acid production

How Esohap 40 mg Tablet works

Esomeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) that irreversibly blocks the H+/K+ ATPase (proton pump) in gastric parietal cells. This reduces stomach acid production and allows ulcers/erosions in the esophagus and stomach to heal.

How to take Esohap 40 mg Tablet

Tablet: take exactly as prescribed, usually once daily 30–60 minutes before food (preferably before breakfast). Swallow whole with water; do not crush or chew. Duration depends on the condition; for H. pylori, use only with the prescribed antibiotics regimen.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine may cause confusion, blurred vision, sweating and a fast heartbeat. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Esohap 40 mg Tablet

Most side effects of Esohap are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Headache
• diarrhea
• nausea
• abdominal pain
• constipation
• flatulence
• vomiting
• dizziness

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Esohap 40 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Use with caution in severe liver disease. Long-term use may increase risk of vitamin B12 deficiency, low magnesium, fractures (osteoporosis), and Clostridioides difficile-associated diarrhea. May rarely cause kidney inflammation (interstitial nephritis) or severe skin reactions; seek medical help if rash, reduced urination, or severe diarrhea occurs. PPIs can mask symptoms of gastric cancer—evaluate alarm features (weight loss, vomiting, bleeding, dysphagia).

Do not take Esohap if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack.

Interactions with other medicines

Clopidogrel (reduced activation/effect), warfarin (INR changes), phenytoin, diazepam, digoxin (increased levels with hypomagnesemia), methotrexate (especially high dose), tacrolimus, ketoconazole/itraconazole/posaconazole (reduced absorption), atazanavir/nelfinavir (reduced levels—avoid), rifampicin and St John’s wort (reduced esomeprazole effect)

How to store Esohap 40 mg Tablet

Store below 25°C in a dry place, protected from moisture and direct light. Keep in original blister pack and out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Esohap 40 mg Tablet

Take it before breakfast, not after a meal. Eat smaller meals, avoid late dinners, raise the head of your bed and avoid smoking — these do as much as the tablet for reflux.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

SOLARIZ HEALTHCARE PVT LTD

Therapeutic class:

Antiulcer/Antireflux

Drug class:

Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)