Prazonid-ES 40 mg Tablet

Prazonid-ES 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 the stomach makes. Prazonid-ES 40 mg Tablet is used to treat acid-related conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), erosive esophagitis, and stomach or duodenal ulcers, and it may also be used to help prevent certain ulcer problems when a doctor recommends it.

How it works: Esomeprazole in Prazonid-ES 40 mg Tablet blocks the acid pump in the lining of the stomach, which reduces the amount of acid released into the stomach. With less acid, symptoms like heartburn may improve and irritated tissue in the esophagus or stomach has a better chance to heal.

Prazonid-ES 40 mg Tablet is the higher-strength tablet in this product line, so it is usually chosen when a lower dose is not enough or when a doctor wants stronger acid suppression. Because there are no other Prazonid-ES strengths or forms listed here, this 40 mg tablet represents the full available product option and should be used only in the way your prescriber directs.

• GERD and frequent heartburn
• Erosive esophagitis
• Healing and maintenance of acid-related irritation
• Stomach or duodenal ulcer treatment
• Ulcer prevention when prescribed with other medicines

• Swallow Prazonid-ES 40 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split it unless your pharmacist or prescriber specifically says it is safe for your exact tablet.
• Take it as directed, often once daily, usually before a meal for best effect.
• If you are also taking medicines for H. pylori or other acid-related conditions, follow the full schedule exactly as prescribed.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Do not change the dose on your own, since Prazonid-ES 40 mg Tablet is a prescription 40 mg strength and may be more than some patients need.

Each Prazonid-ES 40 mg Tablet provides 40 mg of esomeprazole per tablet. Your doctor decides how often you should take it; for many acid-related conditions it is taken once daily, and the exact maximum per day depends on your diagnosis and response, so do not take extra tablets unless instructed.

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
• At the 40 mg strength, stomach-related side effects and headache may be noticed more often in some people

• Use Prazonid-ES 40 mg Tablet only if prescribed, because this is a full-strength 40 mg tablet and may be unnecessary for mild symptoms.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, low magnesium, osteoporosis, or a history of vitamin B12 deficiency.
• Long-term use of PPIs can raise the risk of bone fractures, low magnesium, and certain infections.
• If you have unexplained weight loss, trouble swallowing, vomiting, or black stools, get medical attention instead of just taking acid medicine.
• Tell your clinician if you are pregnant or breastfeeding so the benefits and risks can be reviewed.
• Do not use it as an immediate relief medicine for sudden chest pain or severe heartburn that might be heart-related.
• Avoid starting or stopping other medicines without checking for interactions, especially if you take clopidogrel or certain antivirals.

• Clopidogrel
• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Methotrexate
• Digoxin
• Atazanavir or nelfinavir

Store Prazonid-ES 40 mg Tablet in the original strip/box at room temperature, away from excess heat, moisture, and direct light.