Zussanil 40 mg Tablet EC

Zussanil 40 mg Tablet EC contains 40 mg of esomeprazole in each enteric-coated tablet. It belongs to the proton pump inhibitor (PPI) class, which lowers stomach acid production. Zussanil 40 mg Tablet EC is used for acid-related conditions such as GERD, erosive esophagitis, stomach and duodenal ulcers, and other problems caused by too much acid.

How it works: Esomeprazole works by blocking the acid pumps in the stomach lining, which reduces the amount of acid your stomach makes. In the tablet form, the enteric coating helps the medicine pass through the stomach before it is absorbed in the intestine.

The 40 mg tablet is a higher-strength esomeprazole option, so it is usually chosen when a doctor wants stronger acid suppression or when a lower dose is not enough. Because Zussanil 40 mg Tablet EC is enteric-coated and not meant to be crushed or chewed, it is designed to protect the medicine until it reaches the intestine.

• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• Heartburn and acid regurgitation
• Erosive esophagitis
• Stomach ulcer and duodenal ulcer treatment
• Prevention of NSAID-related ulcers

• Swallow Zussanil 40 mg Tablet EC whole with water.
• Do not crush, chew, or split the enteric-coated tablet.
• Take it before a meal, usually before breakfast unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• If you have trouble swallowing tablets, ask your pharmacist or doctor about the right way to take this exact tablet.
• Take it at the same time each day for the best effect.
• Follow your prescribed schedule exactly; do not take extra tablets to make it work faster.

Each Zussanil 40 mg Tablet EC provides 40 mg of esomeprazole. Depending on the condition being treated, a doctor may prescribe it once daily, and in some cases more than once daily, but the maximum daily amount should be set by the prescriber for your specific situation. Do not change the dose on your own, because this 40 mg strength is a prescription-strength dose meant for individualized use.

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

Common side effects of Esomeprazole may include:

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

• Use extra caution if you have liver disease, because dose adjustments may be needed with Zussanil 40 mg Tablet EC.
• Tell your clinician if you have osteoporosis or are at risk for fractures, especially with longer use of a PPI.
• Long-term use may be linked to low magnesium or vitamin B12 levels.
• Report any severe or persistent diarrhea right away, as acid reducers can be associated with intestinal infections.
• Tell your doctor if you have unexplained weight loss, vomiting, black stools, or trouble swallowing.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, use only if your clinician says the benefit outweighs the risk.
• This is a higher-strength tablet, so avoid taking it more often than prescribed.

• Clopidogrel
• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Methotrexate
• Drugs that need stomach acid to absorb, such as ketoconazole or iron salts
• Certain HIV medicines, depending on the regimen

Store Zussanil 40 mg Tablet EC in the original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture and heat.