Es Care 40 mg Tablet

Es Care 40 mg Tablet is a prescription acid-reducing medicine that contains 40 mg of esomeprazole in each tablet. It belongs to the proton pump inhibitor (PPI) class, which lowers the amount of acid your stomach makes. Doctors use Es Care 40 mg Tablet to treat acid-related conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), erosive esophagitis, and stomach or duodenal ulcers.

How it works: Esomeprazole works by blocking the acid pumps in the stomach lining, which reduces the amount of acid released into the stomach. In tablet form, Es Care 40 mg Tablet is swallowed and then begins working from inside the body to help relieve heartburn and allow irritated tissue to heal.

Es Care 40 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tablet, so it is usually chosen for people whose symptoms are more severe, persistent, or need stronger acid control than lower-dose options. Because this is the 40 mg strength, a doctor may select it when a standard lower dose is not enough or when healing a damaged esophagus or ulcer needs more intensive treatment.

• GERD and frequent heartburn
• Healing erosive esophagitis
• Maintenance after esophageal healing
• Treatment of stomach or duodenal ulcers
• Part of combination therapy for H. pylori

• Swallow Es Care 40 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split it unless your prescriber specifically tells you to.
• Take it on an empty stomach, usually at least 1 hour before a meal.
• Try to take it at the same time each day for steady acid control.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up.
• Do not use it as a quick-relief tablet for sudden heartburn; it is meant for regular use as directed.
• Follow the exact schedule your doctor gives, especially if you are taking it with antibiotics or other ulcer medicines.

Each Es Care 40 mg Tablet provides 40 mg of esomeprazole, which is a higher tablet strength than many starting regimens. Depending on the condition being treated, it may be taken once daily or, in some cases, twice daily; your doctor decides the exact schedule and treatment length. Do not take more than the prescribed number of tablets in 24 hours.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Esomeprazole may include:

• Headache
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Abdominal pain
• Gas or bloating
• Constipation
• Dizziness

• Use extra caution if you have liver disease, because a higher-strength tablet like Es Care 40 mg Tablet may need closer monitoring.
• Tell your doctor if you have had low magnesium, bone loss, or vitamin B12 deficiency, especially with longer use.
• Get medical advice before using it if you have unexplained weight loss, black stools, vomiting blood, or trouble swallowing.
• Avoid using it for immediate heartburn relief; it is not an on-demand antacid.
• Tell your clinician if you take clopidogrel, warfarin, or digoxin, because this strength may affect treatment plans.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a doctor before use.
• Do not drive if you feel dizzy or unwell after taking Es Care 40 mg Tablet.

• Clopidogrel
• Warfarin
• Digoxin
• Methotrexate
• Certain HIV medicines such as rilpivirine

Store Es Care 40 mg Tablet at room temperature in the original strip/box, away from moisture and heat.