Inte-Zol 20 Capsule DR

Inte-Zol 20 Capsule DR is a delayed-release esomeprazole capsule used to reduce stomach acid. Each capsule contains esomeprazole 20 mg, a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It is used for acid-related conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), erosive esophagitis, and prevention or treatment of acid-related ulcers as directed by a clinician.

How it works: Esomeprazole blocks the acid pumps in the stomach lining, which lowers the amount of acid made. Because Inte-Zol 20 Capsule DR is delayed-release, the capsule helps protect the medicine until it reaches the intestine, where it can be absorbed properly.

Inte-Zol 20 Capsule DR provides the 20 mg delayed-release strength, which is a common prescription dose and may be used when a doctor wants acid control without moving to a higher strength. Compared with lower or higher esomeprazole strengths, this capsule is chosen based on how severe the symptoms are, how well the person responds, and whether once-daily dosing is enough.

• GERD/acid reflux
• heartburn
• erosive esophagitis
• healing and maintenance of acid-related irritation
• ulcer prevention in selected patients

• Swallow Inte-Zol 20 Capsule DR whole with water; do not crush, chew, or open the capsule unless your prescriber or pharmacist tells you to.
• Take it before a meal, usually before breakfast, so the delayed-release capsule can work best.
• If you have trouble swallowing capsules, ask a pharmacist about whether the contents can be sprinkled on applesauce for this specific product instructions.
• Take it at the same time each day to help maintain acid control.
• Do not take extra doses to make up for a missed dose; take the next dose at the usual time.
• Food can reduce or delay absorption, so timing before eating matters with this capsule.

Each Inte-Zol 20 Capsule DR contains esomeprazole 20 mg. For many adults, it is taken once daily, but the exact schedule and duration depend on the condition being treated and the prescriber’s plan. Do not exceed the prescribed daily amount; your doctor decides whether 20 mg once daily is enough or whether a different esomeprazole strength is needed.

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
• constipation
• gas or bloating

• Do not use if you have had a serious allergy to esomeprazole or other proton pump inhibitors.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, because dosing or monitoring may need adjustment.
• Long-term use can increase the risk of low magnesium, vitamin B12 deficiency, or bone fractures in some people.
• If you get new or worsening heartburn, trouble swallowing, vomiting, or black stools, seek medical advice promptly.
• Check with a clinician before using this capsule if you also take blood thinners or medicines for heart rhythm problems.
• Use caution with alcohol if it worsens your reflux symptoms or stomach irritation.
• Do not drive if you feel dizzy or unwell after taking it.

• clopidogrel
• warfarin and other anticoagulants
• methotrexate
• ketoconazole or itraconazole
• digoxin

Store Inte-Zol 20 Capsule DR in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture and heat, and keep it out of reach of children.