Esothix™

10X15 TABLETS

Esothix™ 20 MG Tablet is an anti-ulcer medicine. It is used to treat stomach and intestinal conditions like peptic ulcers (sores in the lining of your stomach and intestine), esophagitis (swelling of your food pipe), and gastroesophageal reflux disease (a condition in which the stomach acid flows back into your food pipe), etc. It also relieves stress ulcers (sores in the stomach and intestine that may occur due to illness, infections, etc.) and acidity caused due to the intake of painkillers. It works by stopping the excess production of acid in your stomach.

Esothix™ 20 MG Tablet can cause side effects like nausea, vomiting, headache, stomach pain, diarrhoea, etc. Consult your doctor if these side effects remain for a long time or become worse.

Esothix™ 20 MG Tablet should be taken one hour before your meal. Take this medicine at the same time every day to maintain a constant level of Esothix™ 20 MG Tablet in your blood. Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor as your symptoms may reappear.

Esothix™ 20 MG Tablet is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems, or any other health condition. Report all the medicines that you are taking to your doctor as they can interact with this medicine and reduce its effectiveness. If you are pregnant or are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Major & minor side effects for Esomeprazole Tablet

• Headache
• Nausea or vomiting
• Excessive gas in stomach
• Stomach pain
• Skin rash
• Difficulty in breathing
• Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet
• Irregular heartbeat
• Diarrhoea
• Decreased appetite
• Dizziness

What is it prescribed for?

• Reflux Esophagitis

Erosive Esophagitis is the swelling of the oesophagus, the tube that carries food from your throat to your stomach. It occurs when excess acid produced in the stomach flows back into your oesophagus, causing irritation and damage. Esothix™ 20 MG Tablet is used to treat erosive esophagitis.

• Gastroesophagal Reflux Disease

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is a condition that occurs when stomach acid frequently flows back into your food pipe. The symptoms include heartburn, indigestion, difficulty in swallowing, etc. Esothix™ 20 MG Tablet helps in the treatment of GERD by decreasing stomach acid production.

• Helicobacter pylori Infection

Helicobacter Pylori infection is a bacterial infection affecting your stomach and intestine caused by Helicobacter pylori. It is a very common infection that may cause ulcers in your stomach and intestion. Esothix™ 20 MG Tablet is used in combination with antibiotics to treat and prevent Helicobacter Pylori infection.

• Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome

Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome is a condition in which tumours form in the pancreas (an organ located behind the stomach) and duodenum (the first part of the small intestine). These tumours produce a hormone called gastrin which in turn causes excessive stomach acid. Esothix™ 20 MG Tablet is used to reduce the excessive amount of acid produced in the stomach due to tumours.

• Peptic Ulcer

Peptic ulcers are sores that are formed in the lining of your stomach and duodenum (the beginning of the small intestine). It occurs when excess acid produced in the stomach damages the protective layer of your stomach and small intestine. Esothix™ 20 MG Tablet is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and small intestine.

Commonly asked questions

• How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?

You may start to feel better within 1 hour after taking Esothix™ 20 MG Tablet.

• How long do the effects of this medicine last?

Esothix™ 20 MG Tablet may remains in your body for an average duration of 9 hours.

• Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

• Is this a habit forming medicine?

No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Esothix™ 20 MG Tablet.

• Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?

Esothix™ 20 MG Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as not enough studies are done to understand its safety and efficacy. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you are pregnant.

• Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?

It is not known if Esothix™ 20 MG Tablet passes into breastmilk. Therefore, if you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor to understand the risks and benefits associated with this medicine.

• Allergy

Esomeprazole Tablet is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling of the face/tongue/throat, breathing difficulty, etc.

Warnings for special population

• Pregnancy

Esothix™ 20 MG Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as not enough studies are done to understand its safety and efficacy. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you are pregnant.

• Breast-feeding

It is not known if Esothix™ 20 MG Tablet passes into breastmilk. Therefore, if you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor to understand the risks and benefits associated with this medicine.

General warnings

• Hypomagnesaemia

Long-term use of Esothix™ 20 MG Tablet may result in hypomagnesaemia (low magnesium levels in your blood) due to excess excretion of it through urine. Inform your doctor if you experience symptoms such as dizziness, irregular heartbeat, shivering, muscle pain, seizures (fits). Your doctor may monitor your magnesium levels at regular intervals during treatment with this medicine.

• Lupus erythematosus

Lupus erythematosus is an autoimmune disease that affects the skin, kidneys, brain, joints, and other organs. It occurs when the immune system of your body attacks its own tissues. Lupus erythematosus may occur or worsen while using Esothix™ 20 MG Tablet. Inform your doctor immediately if you experience tiredness, painful joints, rashes, or lesions on the skin while using this medicine.

• Vitamin B12 deficiency

Long-term treatment with Esothix™ 20 MG Tablet may decrease the absorption of Vitamin B12 in your body. Your doctor may prescribe vitamin B12 supplements if this medicine is used for a longer time.

Driving or operating machines

Esothix™ 20 MG Tablet may cause sleepiness or dizziness. Hence, avoid performing activities such as driving vehicles or operating machines if you experience such symptoms.

• Atrophic gastritis

Long-term use of Esothix™ 20 MG Tablet may cause atrophic gastritis (swelling in the lining of the stomach) Hence, use this medicine only for the prescribed duration.

Missed Dose

If you forget to take Esomeprazole 20 MG Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. If it is time for the next dose then skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Never take more than the prescribed dose. Seek emergency medical attention in case of an overdose of Esomeprazole 20 MG Tablet.

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Interaction with Medicine

• Clopidogrel
• Methotrexate
• Warfarin
• Nelfinavir
• Digoxin
• Fluconazole

Disease interactions

• Liver Disease

Esothix™ 20 MG Tablet should be used with caution if you have liver problems. Impaired liver function may lead to an increase in the levels of unused medicine in your blood. Your doctor may adjust your dose or suggest another medicine in such cases.

• Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a condition in which your bones become weak and fragile. Long-term use of Esothix™ 20 MG Tablet can increase the risk of bone loss. Hence, this medicine should be used with caution if you have osteoporosis. Your doctor may recommend vitamin D and calcium supplements if you have such conditions.

• Colitis

Esothix™ 20 MG Tablet may cause diarrhoea. Take this medicine with extreme caution if you have stomach and intestine problems, particularly colitis (swelling of the inner lining of the colon), as it may cause severe diarrhoea.

• Food interactions

Take Esothix™ 20 MG Tablet at least 1 hour before a meal as food may reduce the absorption of the medicine in your body.

Lab interactions

Information not available.

This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

Take Esomeprazole 20 MG Tablet as instructed by your doctor. Do not break, crush or chew the tablet. Take Esomeprazole 20 MG Tablet for the recommended duration.

Avoid taking more or less than the prescribed dose. Avoid spicy and fatty foods, alcohol, and caffeinated drinks or beverages (such as coffee, tea, and cola) while taking this medicine.

Consult your doctor if your condition is not improving after few days or if your symptoms are getting worse.

Always check the date of expiry before taking this medicine. Throw away the unused medicine safely after it has expired. Keep it away from children and pets.

Miscelleneous

To be taken before food

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works

Esomeprazole 20 MG Tablet decreases the acid production in your stomach. It also fastens the healing process for ulcers.

Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Unknown

Approved

Classification

Category

Proton pump inhibitors, Anti-Ulcer Agents

Schedule

Schedule H

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