Esokem 20 mg Tablet

Composition of Esokem 20 mg Tablet

Esokem 20 mg Tablet contains Esomeprazole. It belongs to the Proton pump inhibitor class of medicines.

Uses of Esokem 20 mg Tablet

• This medicine is used in the treatment of acidity
• acid reflux
• stomach ulcer and heartburn.

Key benefits

• Powerful and reliable relief of acidity
• Heals ulcers and reflux damage
• Usually taken once a day

How Esokem 20 mg Tablet works

Esomeprazole switches off the acid pumps in the lining of your stomach, so much less acid is produced and the lining can heal.

How to take Esokem 20 mg Tablet

Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, crush or break it unless your doctor has told you to. Take it on an empty stomach, 30 to 60 minutes before the first meal. Taking it at about the same time each day helps you remember. Follow the dose and the duration written on your prescription.

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 Esokem 20 mg Tablet

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

• Headache
• Loose motions
• Nausea
• Stomach pain
• Flatulence

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 Esokem 20 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Take it on an empty stomach, about half an hour to an hour before your first meal — this is when the acid pumps are most active and the medicine works best. Long-term use has been linked to low magnesium and low vitamin B12, and to a higher risk of bone fracture. Review the need with your doctor rather than continuing indefinitely. Tell your doctor if acidity comes with difficulty swallowing, vomiting, weight loss, or black stools — these need investigation, not a longer course. Do not stop a long course abruptly; acid can rebound. Your doctor will taper it.

Do not take Esokem if

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

Interactions with other medicines

Reduces the absorption of some antifungals, iron and certain HIV medicines. Tell your doctor if you take clopidogrel, methotrexate or a blood thinner.

How to store Esokem 20 mg Tablet

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Esokem 20 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:

ABBOTT HEALTHCARE LIMITED

Therapeutic class:

Anti-ulcer agent

Drug class:

Proton pump inhibitor