Essom 40 mg Tablet

Essom 40 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine containing 40 mg of esomeprazole in each tablet. It belongs to a class of drugs called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), which reduce the amount of acid your stomach makes. Essom 40 mg Tablet is used to treat acid-related conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), erosive esophagitis, and stomach or duodenal ulcers. It may also be used to help prevent ulcers in people who need certain medicines that can irritate the stomach.

How it works: Esomeprazole works by blocking the acid pumps in the lining of the stomach, so your stomach makes less acid. In tablet form, Essom 40 mg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed before it starts lowering acid production over time.

Essom 40 mg Tablet is the higher-strength tablet in the esomeprazole range and is usually chosen when a doctor wants stronger acid suppression than a lower dose would provide. Because it contains 40 mg in one tablet, it is generally suited to adults or older children who have been assessed by a clinician and need this strength for treatment or healing.

• GERD and frequent heartburn
• Healing of erosive esophagitis
• Prevention of stomach ulcers
• Treatment of duodenal ulcers
• Protection of the stomach with certain medicines

• Swallow Essom 40 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split it unless your prescriber says otherwise.
• Take it before a meal, usually before eating, because it works best when taken ahead of food.
• Take it at the same time each day if you are prescribed it once daily.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Follow the exact instructions from your doctor, since the 40 mg tablet is a stronger dose and may not be right for self-treatment.

Each Essom 40 mg Tablet provides 40 mg of esomeprazole. Depending on the condition being treated, it may be taken once daily, and in some cases a doctor may prescribe it more than once daily; the exact schedule and maximum daily dose must be set by the prescriber. Do not use more tablets than directed, especially with this higher-strength 40 mg tablet.

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 or bloating
• Constipation
• Dizziness

• Use Essom 40 mg Tablet only as directed, because this is a higher-strength PPI tablet and may not be appropriate for mild, occasional heartburn
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney problems, low magnesium, or osteoporosis risk
• Long-term use may increase the risk of bone fractures, vitamin B12 deficiency, or low magnesium
• Tell your clinician if you take drugs for HIV, antifungals, blood thinners, or anti-seizure medicines
• Seek medical advice if you have black stools, vomiting blood, unexplained weight loss, or trouble swallowing
• Alcohol can worsen reflux symptoms, even though it does not directly interact with esomeprazole
• Do not use it for sudden chest pain that could be heart-related

• Clopidogrel
• Warfarin
• Digoxin
• Methotrexate
• Certain HIV medicines such as atazanavir or nelfinavir

Store Essom 40 mg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.