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About Esomeprazole
This information is from US FDA labels, for reference only. Always follow your doctor's advice.
Common side effects
- adults (≥ 18 years) (≥1%) are: headache
- diarrhea
- nausea
- flatulence
- abdominal pain
- constipation
- dry mouth
Safety advice
- May affect the kidneys. Tell your doctor if you have kidney problems.
Uses
- someprazole magnesium delayed-release capsules are a proton pump inhibitor ().
- Esomeprazole magnesium delayed-release capsules are indicated for the: Short-term treatment in the healing of erosive esophagitis (EE) in adults and pediatric patients 12 years to 17 years of age.
- ( 1.1 ) Maintenance of healing of EE in adults.
- ( 1.2 ) Short-term treatment of heartburn and other symptoms associated in adults and pediatric patients 12 years to 17 years of age.
- ( 1.3 ) Risk reduction of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs ()-associated gastric ulcer in adults at risk for developing gastric ulcers due to age (60 years and older) and/or documented history of gastric ulcers.
How to take
- 1 A maximum dosage of 20 mg once daily is recommended for patients with severe liver impairment (Child-Pugh Class C).
- 2 Controlled studies do not extend beyond 6 months.
- 3 Refer to the amoxicillin and clarithromycin prescribing information for dosage adjustments in elderly and renally-impaired patients.
- 4 A starting dosage of 20 mg twice daily is recommended for patients with severe liver impairment (Child-Pugh Class C).
- Population Recommended Adult ( 2.1 ) and Pediatric Dosage ( 2.2 ) Healing of EE (12 years and older) Adults 20 mg or 40 mg 1 once daily for 4 to 8 weeks; some patients may require an additional 4 to 8 weeks 12 years to 17 years 20 mg or 40 mg 1 once daily for 4 to 8 weeks Maintenance of Healing of EE Adults 20 mg once daily.
Frequently Asked Questions about Esomeprazole 10mg
What is the price of Esomeprazole 10mg in India?
The price of Esomeprazole 10mg in India depends on the manufacturer and channel.Private commercial brands vary from low-cost options to higher-priced branded formulations.
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