Esolyst 40 mg Tablet

Esolyst 40 mg Tablet is a prescription 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. Esolyst 40 mg Tablet is used to treat acid-related conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), erosive esophagitis, and other problems caused by too much stomach acid. Because it is a 40 mg strength, it is typically chosen when a doctor wants a stronger acid-suppressing effect.

How it works: Esolyst 40 mg Tablet works by blocking the acid pumps in the stomach lining, which lowers the amount of acid released into the stomach. Because it is an oral tablet, it is swallowed and then absorbed to help control acid production throughout the day.

Esolyst 40 mg Tablet is a higher-strength esomeprazole tablet, so it is not the same as a lower-dose starter option. Doctors may choose Esolyst 40 mg Tablet for people with more significant symptoms, healing needs, or when a lower dose has not worked well enough. Since there are no other strengths or forms of this brand listed here, this tablet represents the full dose available for this product line.

• GERD and heartburn
• Healing erosive esophagitis
• Maintenance of healed esophagitis
• Treatment of acid reflux symptoms
• Prevention of acid-related irritation

• Swallow Esolyst 40 mg Tablet whole with water unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you otherwise.
• Take it at the same time each day, usually before a meal for best effect.
• Do not crush, chew, or split the tablet unless the prescribing directions specifically say it is allowed.
• If you have trouble swallowing, ask your pharmacist whether this exact tablet can be handled differently; do not assume it can be crushed.
• Follow the exact dosing schedule your doctor gives you, because the 40 mg strength is a full treatment dose for many adults.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Esolyst 40 mg Tablet provides 40 mg of esomeprazole. Depending on the condition being treated, it may be taken once daily, and in some situations a doctor may prescribe it differently; the maximum daily amount should be set by the prescriber and should not be increased on your own. Because this is the 40 mg strength, it is a higher-dose tablet and should be used only as directed by a clinician.

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

Common side effects of Esomeprazole may include:

• headache
• nausea
• diarrhea
• stomach pain
• gas
• constipation
• dizziness

• Use Esolyst 40 mg Tablet only if your doctor has decided a 40 mg dose is appropriate for you.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, low magnesium, osteoporosis, or a history of kidney problems.
• Long-term use of proton pump inhibitors may increase the risk of certain side effects, including bone fractures and vitamin B12 deficiency.
• Tell your prescriber about any history of an allergic reaction to esomeprazole or other acid-reducing medicines.
• This medicine may mask symptoms of a more serious stomach condition; report unexplained weight loss, vomiting, or black stools.
• Check with your doctor before using it during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
• Avoid starting new medicines, including over-the-counter products, without checking for interactions first.

• clopidogrel
• warfarin
• methotrexate
• digoxin
• atazanavir or nelfinavir

Store Esolyst 40 mg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and out of reach of children.