Blusom 40 mg Tablet

Blusom 40 mg Tablet is a prescription gastro health 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. Blusom 40 mg Tablet is used for conditions related to excess stomach acid, such as GERD, erosive esophagitis, and stomach or duodenal ulcers. This 40 mg tablet is a higher-strength option that a clinician may choose when a stronger acid-lowering effect is needed.

How it works: Esomeprazole works by blocking the acid pumps in the lining of the stomach, which reduces the amount of acid released. In Blusom 40 mg Tablet form, the medicine is swallowed and absorbed so it can help lower acid and allow irritated tissue to heal.

Blusom 40 mg Tablet is the higher-strength tablet in this product, so it is generally used when a doctor wants more potent acid control than a lower dose would provide. It may be selected for people with more severe symptoms or for healing and maintenance plans where 40 mg is appropriate. Because it is a full-strength prescription tablet, it should be used only as directed by a healthcare professional.

• GERD and frequent heartburn
• Erosive esophagitis
• Healing and maintenance of acid-related irritation
• Stomach or duodenal ulcers
• Zollinger-Ellison syndrome under medical supervision

• Swallow Blusom 40 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split it unless your prescriber or pharmacist tells you otherwise.
• Take it before a meal, usually at the same time each day, so the acid-reducing effect works best.
• Do not take more tablets than prescribed, even if symptoms return before the next dose.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up.
• If your tablet comes in a strip/box pack, keep the tablets in the original pack until it is time to use one.
• Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully because 40 mg is a higher-strength esomeprazole tablet and may not be needed for every patient.

Each Blusom 40 mg Tablet provides 40 mg of esomeprazole per tablet. Depending on the condition being treated, it may be taken once daily, and in some cases a doctor may prescribe it differently; the exact schedule is determined by the prescriber. Do not exceed the amount your doctor has told you to take, as the maximum daily dose depends on the medical reason for use and your individual plan.

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

Common side effects of Esomeprazole may include:

• headache
• diarrhea
• nausea
• gas or bloating
• abdominal pain
• constipation
• dizziness

• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, osteoporosis, low magnesium, or a history of kidney problems before using Blusom 40 mg Tablet.
• Longer-term or higher-strength use may increase the risk of low magnesium, bone fractures, or vitamin B12 deficiency in some people.
• Use caution if you are taking blood thinners or medicines for HIV, because esomeprazole can affect how some drugs work.
• Report persistent stomach pain, vomiting, black stools, or trouble swallowing, since these may need medical evaluation.
• Alcohol may worsen reflux symptoms, so it is often best to limit or avoid it while taking this tablet.
• Do not drive or operate machinery if you feel dizzy or unwell after taking Blusom 40 mg Tablet.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your clinician whether this 40 mg strength is appropriate for you.

• clopidogrel
• warfarin
• methotrexate
• digoxin
• ketoconazole or other medicines that need stomach acid to absorb

Store Blusom 40 mg Tablet at room temperature in the original strip/box, away from moisture and out of reach of children.