Prosium 20 mg Tablet EC

Prosium 20 mg Tablet EC is a prescription esomeprazole tablet used to reduce stomach acid. Each tablet contains 20 mg of esomeprazole, a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It is used for conditions such as heartburn from GERD, erosive esophagitis, and other acid-related stomach problems. Prosium 20 mg Tablet EC is an enteric-coated tablet, which helps protect the medicine until it reaches the intestine.

How it works: Esomeprazole works by blocking the acid-producing pumps in the stomach lining, so less acid is made. In this enteric-coated tablet form, the medicine is protected from stomach acid until it can be absorbed properly in the intestine.

Prosium 20 mg Tablet EC is the lower-strength esomeprazole tablet and is often used when a doctor wants acid control with a standard maintenance dose rather than a higher-strength treatment. Because it is 20 mg per tablet, it may suit people with milder symptoms, step-down therapy, or long-term management after symptoms improve. A doctor may choose Prosium 20 mg Tablet EC when this strength is enough to control acid without using a higher dose.

• GERD and frequent heartburn
• Erosive esophagitis
• Healing and maintenance after acid injury
• Prevention of acid-related symptoms
• Hypersecretory conditions when prescribed

• Swallow Prosium 20 mg Tablet EC whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split the enteric-coated tablet.
• Take it before a meal, usually 30 to 60 minutes before eating, unless your doctor gives different directions.
• Take it at the same time each day for best effect.
• If you have trouble swallowing tablets, ask a pharmacist or doctor whether another esomeprazole form is appropriate; do not alter this tablet on your own.
• Follow the exact schedule your prescriber gives; this 20 mg tablet is not meant to be self-dosed for severe symptoms without medical advice.

Each Prosium 20 mg Tablet EC provides 20 mg of esomeprazole. Depending on the condition being treated, it may be taken once daily, and in some cases a doctor may prescribe a different schedule or a maximum of 40 mg per day using one or more tablets. Your doctor decides the right dose and duration based on your symptoms and response to treatment.

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

Common side effects of Esomeprazole may include:

• Headache
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Abdominal pain
• Constipation
• Gas
• Dizziness

• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease, or a history of low magnesium.
• Use caution if you have osteoporosis or are at higher risk of bone fractures, especially with long-term use.
• Get medical advice before using this tablet if you have trouble swallowing or suspect a stomach ulcer that is bleeding.
• Do not use this medicine to treat sudden chest pain or symptoms that could be heart-related.
• Let your clinician know about all prescription drugs, since acid reducers can affect how some medicines are absorbed.
• Avoid taking it as a substitute for emergency care if symptoms are severe, unusual, or rapidly worsening.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your doctor before using Prosium 20 mg Tablet EC.

• Clopidogrel
• Warfarin
• Methotrexate
• Digoxin
• Ketoconazole or other medicines that need stomach acid for absorption

Store Prosium 20 mg Tablet EC in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture and excessive heat.