Esaprol
Esaprol Products are primarily used for
Acidity, Gastroesophageal reflux disease (Acid reflux), Peptic ulcer disease
About Esaprol Products
Uses of Esaprol Products
Esomeprazole is used in the treatment of acidity, gastroesophageal reflux disease (acid reflux) and peptic ulcer disease.
Esaprol Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Esaprol are Vomiting, Nausea, Diarrhea, Abdominal pain, Headache, Flatulence.
How Esaprol Products work
Esomeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach which helps in relief of acid related indigestion and heartburn.
Patient Concerns about Esaprol Products
Frequently asked questions about Esaprol Products
Frequently asked questions about Esomeprazole
Q. What is the best time to take Esaprol 40mg Tablet?
Usually, Esaprol 40mg Tablet is taken once a day, first thing in the morning. If you take Esaprol 40mg Tablet twice a day, take 1 dose in the morning and 1 dose in the evening. The tablets should be swallowed whole (remember not be chewed or crushed) and taken at least 1 hour before a meal with some water.
Q. Can I take antacids along with Esaprol 40mg Tablet?
Yes, you can take antacids along with Esaprol 40mg Tablet. Take it 2 hours before or after you take Esaprol 40mg Tablet.
Q. Can I take Esaprol 40mg Tablet for a long term?
Esaprol 40mg Tablet is usually prescribed for short-term use only. However, if need arises, such as for treating peptic ulcer disease and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (ZES), Esaprol 40mg Tablet may be prescribed for a long-term duration as well. Long-term use may carry an increased risk for side effects and must be discussed with the doctor. Please use Esaprol 40mg Tablet as advised by your doctor and under their supervision.
Q. Can I stop taking Esaprol 40mg Tablet if I feel better?
If you have been taking Esaprol 40mg Tablet for a long time, stopping it abruptly may lead to increased acid production, thereby worsening your symptoms. Therefore, you must discuss any dose changes or if you wish to come off Esaprol 40mg Tablet.
Q. What are the long term side effects of Esaprol 40mg Tablet?
If Esaprol 40mg Tablet is used for more than 3 months, certain long-term side effects may be seen. The most important of these is low magnesium levels in your blood, which may make you feel tired, confused, dizzy, or shaky. You may also have muscle twitches or an irregular heartbeat. If the use is further prolonged for more than a year, you may have an increased risk of bone fractures, stomach infections, and vitamin B12 deficiency. Vitamin B12 deficiency can make you anemic, as a result of which you may feel more tired, weak, or pale. Additionally, you may have palpitations, shortness of breath, lightheadedness, indigestion, loss of appetite, flatulence (gas), or nerve problems such as numbness, tingling, and problem in walking.
Q. Can I take alcohol with Esaprol 40mg Tablet?
No, alcohol intake is not advised with Esaprol 40mg Tablet. Alcohol itself does not affect the working of Esaprol 40mg Tablet, but it can increase the acid production. This may further cause worsening of your symptoms.