ESMEP 20mg Capsule 14s

Frequently asked questions

• Onset of action

  The effect of this medicine can be observed within an hour of administration.

• Duration of Effect

  The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 16-18 hours.

• Safe with Alchohol?

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

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Usage in pregnancy?

  This medicine can be used by pregnant women only when necessary and the potential benefits outweigh the risks involved. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

• Usage while breast-feeding?

  This medicine is not recommended for use by breastfeeding women as it may cause some harm to the infant. However, if it is absolutely necessary to use this medicine, then breastfeeding should be discontinued. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

• Allergy

  This medicine is not recommended for patients who are allergic to ESMEP 20mg Capsule 14s or any other drug of the same group i.e Benzimidazoles.

• Pregnancy

  This medicine can be used by pregnant women only when necessary and the potential benefits outweigh the risks involved. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

• Breast-feeding

  This medicine is not recommended for use by breastfeeding women as it may cause some harm to the infant. However, if it is absolutely necessary to use this medicine, then breastfeeding should be discontinued. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

• Diarrhea

  This medicine has been associated with an increased incidence of Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea in some patients. Consult your doctor if you experience diarrhea that does not improve over time.

• Liver disease

  Report any incidence of liver disease to the doctor. This medicine is not recommended for use if the impairment is severe. For mild to moderate impairment, this medicine can be given with suitable dose adjustment and safety monitoring.

• Immune system disorder

  Use of this medicine for durations longer than medically recommended can cause skin disorders by affecting the immune system. Report any incidence of skin lesion formation to the doctor while using this medicine.

• Risk of infections

  Use of this medicine increases the susceptibility to infections from bacteria.

• Bone fracture

  Use of high dose of ESMEP 20mg Capsule 14s for prolonged duration may increase the risk of bone fractures especially in older patients and women. Supplements like Calcium citrate and Vitamin D should be taken after consulting the doctor.

• Vitamin B12 deficiency

  Long-term treatment with ESMEP 20mg Capsule 14s may decrease the absorption of Vitamin B-12 in the body. Supplements can be taken after consulting the doctor.

Take ESMEP 20mg Capsule 14s as instructed by the doctor. This medicine should be taken an hour before food. An adequate amount of water should be consumed with this medicine. Do not take this medicine for longer than the recommended duration.

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• dailymed.nlm.nih.gov - Esomeprazole [Internet]. Available from: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=27d8e920-932c-4ccb-9ad8-9c7b9e2e4385 [cited 18 september 2019]. April 30, 2018
• dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/ - Esomeprazole [Internet]. Available from: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=27d8e920-932c-4ccb-9ad8-9c7b9e2e4385 [cited 18 september 2019]. 11 September 2019 Return to top