Description
Esofag 40mg Tablets – Esomeprazole 40mg, 14 Tablets
Esofag 40mg Tablets offer effective relief from heartburn and acidity. The unique formulation of esomeprazole in Esofag 40mg Tablets reduces stomach acid more effectively than other proton pump inhibitors, making it the perfect choice for those suffering from frequent heartburn. With once-daily dosing, Esofag 40mg Tablets provides long lasting relief from the discomfort of heartburn, so you can enjoy your favorite foods without worry.
Esofag 40mg Tablets is used to treat the following conditions:
in Adults
• ‘Gastroesophagealreflux disease’ (GERD). This is where acid from the stomach escapes into the gullet (the tube which connects your throat to your stomach) causing pain, inflammation and heartburn.
• Ulcers in the stomach or upper part of the gut (intestine) that are infected with bacteria called ‘Helicobacter pylori’. If you have this condition, your doctor may also prescribe antibiotics to treat the infection and allow the ulcer to heal.
• Stomach ulcers caused by medicines called NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs). This medicine can also be used to stop stomach ulcers from forming if you are taking NSAIDs.
• Too much acid in the stomach caused by a growth in the pancreas (Zollinger-Ellison syndrome).
• Prolonged treatment after prevention of rebleeding of ulcers with intravenous esomeprazole.
Adolescents aged 12 years and above
• ‘Gastroesophagealreflux disease’ (GERD). This is where acid from the stomach escapes into the gullet (the tube which connects your throat to your stomach) causing pain, inflammation and heartburn.
• Ulcers in the stomach or upper part of the gut (intestine) that are infected with bacteria called ‘Helicobacter pylori’. If you have this condition, your doctor may also prescribe antibiotics to treat the infection and allow the ulcer to heal.
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What is the price of Esofag 40mg Tablets in Nigeria?
The price of Esofag 40mg Tablets is N4,500
Where can you buy Esofag 40mg Tablets In Nigeria?
You can Buy Esofag 40mg Tablets at Asset Pharmacy Lagos Nigeria, Nigeria\’s Largest Online Pharmacy.
Esofag 40mg Tablets is not available to buy over the counter. You need a prescription to buy Esofag 40mg Tablets
Esofag 40mg Tablets is a prescription drug that legally requires a medical prescription to be dispensed.
To order this product you confirm that you are under the care of your doctor or consultant and have been given permission by them for purchase, fulfillment & use in treatment with their written consent.
You will be required to send Asset Pharmacy your prescription
How to Use
How to use Esofag 40mg Tablets
Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
This medicine are not recommended for children less than 12 years old.
- If you are taking this medicine for a long time, your doctor will want to monitor you (particularly if you are taking it for more than a year).
- If your doctor has told you to take this medicine as and when you need it, tell your doctor if your symptoms change.
Taking Esomeprazole
- You can take your tablets at any time of the day.
- You can take your tablets with food or on an empty stomach.
- Swallow your tablets whole with a drink of water.
Do not chew or crush the tablets.
This is because the tablets contain coated pellets which stop the medicine from being broken down by the acid in your stomach. It is important not to damage the pellets.
How much to take Your doctor will tell you how many tablets to take and how long to take them for. This will depend on your condition, how old you are and how well your liver works.
The recommended dose is:
Adults aged 18 and above To treat heartburn caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD):
- If your doctor has found that your food pipe (gullet) has been slightly damaged, the recommended dose is one Esomeprazole 40 mg gastro-resistant tablet once a day for 4 weeks. Your doctor may tell you to take the same dose for a further 4 weeks if your gullet has not yet healed.
- The recommended dose once the gullet has healed is one tablet of Esomeprazole gastro-resistant tablets 20 mg once a day.
- If your gullet has not been damaged, the recommended dose is one Esomeprazole 20 mg gastro-resistant tablet each day. Once the condition has been controlled, your doctor may tell you to take your medicine as and when you need it, up to a maximum of one Esomeprazole 20 mg gastro-resistant tablet each day.
- If you have severe liver problems, your doctor may give you a lower dose.
To treat ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori infection and to stop them coming back:
- – The recommended dose is one Esomeprazole 20 mg gastro-resistant tablet twice a day for one week.
- Your doctor will also tell you to take antibiotics for example amoxicillin and clarithromycin
To treat ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori infection and to stop them coming back:
- – The recommended dose is one Esomeprazole 20 mg gastro-resistant tablet twice a day for one week.
- Your doctor will also tell you to take antibiotics for example amoxicillin and clarithromycin
To prevent stomach ulcers if you are taking NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs):
- – The recommended dose is one Esomeprazole 20 mg gastro-resistant tablet once a day.
To treat too much acid in the stomach caused by a growth in the pancreas (Zollinger-Ellison syndrome):
- – The recommended dose is Esomeprazole 40 mg gastro-resistant tablet twice a day.
- Your doctor will adjust the dose depending on your needs and will also decide how long you need to take the medicine for.
The maximum dose is 80 mg twice a day.
Prolonged treatment after prevention of re-bleeding of ulcers with intravenous esomeprazole:
- The recommended dose is one Esomeprazole 40 mg gastro-resistant tablet once a day for 4 weeks.
Use in adolescents aged 12 or above To treat heartburn caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD):
- If your doctor has found that your food pipe (gullet) has been slightly damaged, the recommended dose is one Esomeprazole 40 mg gastro-resistant tablet once a day for 4 weeks. Your doctor may tell you to take the same dose for a further 4 weeks if your gullet has not yet healed.
- The recommended dose once the gullet has healed is one Esomeprazole 20 mg gastro-resistant tablet once a day.
- If your gullet has not been damaged, the recommended dose is one Esomeprazole 20 mg gastro-resistant tablet each day.
- If you have severe liver problems, your doctor may give you a lower dose
To treat ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori infection and to stop them coming back:
- The recommended dose is one Esomeprazole 20 mg gastro-resistant tablet twice a day for one week.
- Your doctor will also tell you to take antibiotics for example amoxicillin and clarithromycin.
Product Details
Product Information Esofag 40mg Tablets
What you need to know before you take Esofag
Do not take Esomeprazole: • If you are allergic to esomeprazole, to substituted benzimidazoles or to any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6). • If you are allergic to other proton pump inhibitor medicines (e.g. pantoprazole, lansoprazole, rabeprazole, omeprazole). • If you are taking a medicine containing nelfinavir (used to treat HIV infection). Do not take this medicine if any of the above apply to you. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine. Warnings and precautions Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Esomeprazole: • if you have severe liver problems. • if you have severe kidney problems. • if you have ever had a skin reaction after treatment with a medicine similar to this medicine that reduces stomach acid. • if you are due to have a specific blood test (Chromogranin A). If you get a rash on your skin, especially in areas exposed to the sun tell your doctor as soon as you can, as you may need to stop your treatment with this medicine. Remember to also mention any other ill-effects like pain in your joints. This medicine may hide the symptoms of other diseases. Therefore, if any of the following happen to you before you start taking this medicine or while you are taking it, talk to your doctor straight away: • you lose a lot of weight for no reason and have problems swallowing. • you get stomach pain or indigestion. • you begin to vomit food or blood. • you pass black stools (blood-stained faeces). If you have been prescribed this medicine “on demand” you should contact your doctor if your symptoms continue or change in character. Taking a proton pump inhibitor like this medicine, especially over a period of more than one year, may slightly increase your risk of fracture in the hip, wrist or spine. Tell your doctor if you have osteoporosis or if you are taking corticosteroids (which can increase the risk of osteoporosis). Esomeprazole may also reduce the absorption of vitamin B12, especially on long-term therapy. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking vitamin B12. Other medicines andEsomeprazole Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines. This includes medicines that you buy without a prescription. This is because this medicine can affect the way some medicines work and some medicines can have an effect on this medicine. Do not take this medicine if you are taking a medicine containing nelfinavir (used to treat HIVinfection). Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any of the following medicines: • Atazanavir (used to treat HIV infection). • Clopidogrel (used to prevent blood clots). • Ketoconazole, itraconazole or voriconazole (used to treat infections caused by a fungus). • Erlotinib (used to treat cancer). • Citalopram, imipramine or clomipramine (used to treat depression). • Diazepam (used to treat anxiety, relax muscles or in epilepsy). 3 • Phenytoin (used in epilepsy). If you are taking phenytoin, your doctor will need to monitor you when you start or stop taking this medicine. • Medicines that are used to thin your blood, such as warfarin. Your doctor may need to monitor you when you start or stop taking this medicine. • Cilostazol (used to treat intermittent claudication – a pain in your legs when you walk which is caused by an insufficient blood supply). • Cisapride (used for indigestion and heartburn). • Digoxin (used for heart problems). • Methotrexate (a chemotherapy medicine used in high doses to treat cancer) – if you are taking a high dose of methotrexate, your doctor may temporarily stop your this medicine treatment. • Tacrolimus (organ transplantation). • Rifampicin (used for treatment of tuberculosis). • St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) (used to treat depression). If your doctor has prescribed the antibiotics amoxicillin and clarithromycin as well as this medicine to treat ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori infection, it is very important that you tell your doctor about any other medicines you are taking. Esomeprazole with food and drink You can take your tablets with food or on an empty stomach. Pregnancy and breast-feeding If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine. Your doctor will decide whether you can take this medicine during this time. It is not known if this medicine passes into breast milk. Therefore, you should not take this medicine if you are breast-feeding. Driving and using machines This medicine is not likely to affect you being able to drive or use any tools or machines. However, side effects such as dizziness and blurred vision may uncommonly or rarely occur (see section 4). If affected, you should not drive or use machines. Esomeprazole contains sucrose and lactose monohydrate and sodium This medicine contain sucrose and lactose monohydrate, which is a type of sugar. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine. This medicine contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per tablet, that is to say essentially ‘sodium-free’.
Side Effects
Side Effects Esofag 40mg Tablets
Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. If you notice any of the following serious side effects, stop taking this medicine and contact a doctor immediately: Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people) • Sudden wheezing (bronchospasm), swelling of your lips, tongue and throat or body, rash, fainting or difficulties in swallowing (severe allergic reaction). • Blood problems such as a reduced number of white cells or platelets. This can cause weakness, bruising or make infections more likely. • Yellow skin, dark urine and tiredness which can be symptoms of liver problems. Very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10000 people) • Reddening of the skin with blisters or peeling. There may also be severe blisters and bleeding in the lips, eyes, mouth, nose and genitals. This could be ‘Stevens-Johnson syndrome’ or ‘toxic epidermal necrolysis’. • Severe liver problems leading to liver failure and inflammation of the brain. • Changes in blood count including agranulocytosis (lack of white blood cells). This medicine may in very rare cases affect the white blood cells leading to immune deficiency. If you have an infection with symptoms such as fever with a severely reduced general condition or fever with symptoms of a local infection such as pain in the neck, throat or mouth or difficulties in urinating, you must consult your doctor as soon as possible so that a lack of white blood cells (agranulocytosis) can be ruled out by a blood test. It is important for you to give information about your medication at this time. These effects are rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people). Other side effects include: Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people) 6 • Headache. • Effects on your stomach or gut: diarrhoea, stomach pain, constipation, wind (flatulence). • Feeling sick (nausea) or being sick (vomiting). • Benign polyps in the stomach. Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people) • Swelling of the feet and ankles. • Disturbed sleep (insomnia). • Dizziness, tingling feelings such as “pins and needles”, feeling sleepy. • Spinning feeling (vertigo). • Dry mouth. • Changes in blood tests that check how the liver is working. • Skin rash, lumpy rash (hives) and itchy skin. • Fracture of the hip, wrist or spine (if this medicine is used in high doses and over long duration). Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people) • Low levels of sodium in the blood. This may cause weakness, being sick (vomiting) and cramps. • Feeling agitated, confused or depressed. • Taste changes. • Eyesight problems such as blurred vision. • An inflammation of the inside of the mouth. • An infection called “thrush” which can affect the gut and is caused by a fungus. • Liver problems, including jaundice which can cause yellow skin, dark urine, and tiredness. • Hair loss (alopecia). • Skin rash on exposure to sunshine. • Joint pains (arthralgia) or muscle pains (myalgia). • Generally feeling unwell and lacking energy. • Increased sweating. Very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people) • Aggression. • Seeing, feeling or hearing things that are not there (hallucinations). • Muscle weakness. • Severe kidney problems. • Enlarged breasts in men. Not known (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data) • Inflammation in the gut (leading to diarrhoea). • Rash, possibly with pain in the joints If you are on this medicine for more than three months it is possible that the levels of magnesium in your blood may fall. Low levels of magnesium can be seen as fatigue, involuntary muscle contractions, disorientation, convulsions, dizziness, increased heart rate. If you get any of these symptoms, please tell your doctor promptly. Low levels of magnesium can also lead to a reduction in potassium or calcium levels in the blood. Your doctor may decide to perform regular blood tests to monitor your levels of magnesium. Reporting Side effects If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any side effects not listed in this leaflet.
Ingredients
Product Ingredients Esofag 40mg Tablets
Each gastro-resistant tablet contain 40 mg esomeprazole (as magnesium dihydrate).
How to store
How to store Esofag 40mg Tablets
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children This medicinal product does not require any special storage conditions. Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the label and carton after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.
Prescription Product
This product requires a prescription from your Doctor.
Please follow the instruction received from the pharmacy on how to forward your prescription to the pharmacy after you have paid for the medicine.
A prescription drug is a pharmaceutical medication that legally requires a medical prescription to be dispensed.
To order this product you confirm that you are under the care of your doctor or consultant and have been given permission by them for purchase, fulfillment & use in treatment with their written consent
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