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Esocip is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Esocip depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Esocip is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Esocip safe for pregnant women?
Esocip may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Esocip, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Esocip safe during breastfeeding?
Esocip should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Esocip on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Esocip on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Esocip on the Liver?
Esocip may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Esocip on the Heart?
You can take Esocip without any fear of damage to the heart.
Esocip should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Esocip unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Esocip habit forming or addictive?
Esocip does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Esocip as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Esocip is safe as it does not bear any side effects.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Esocip is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Esocip
Taking Esocip with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Esocip
Taking alcohol with Esocip can be dangerous.
Esocip should be taken 1 hour before the meal because the presence of food can affect the absorption of this drug from the stomach and its therapeutic benefit. Preferably it should be taken once a day in the morning before breakfast. However, some patient may need twice a day, in this case, 1 tablet should be taken in the morning and 1 tablet in the evening before the meal as directed by the doctor. Please consult your doctor regarding the exact dosage regimen of medicine and follow his/her instruction.
Esocip is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can be harmful for people to take this medicine without a doctor's advice. If you are taking this drug by yourself then it can be discontinued.
This is because a long-term use of Esocip can cause Vitamin B12 deficiency. Stomach acids help in the absorption of Vitamin B 12, and this drug suppresses stomach acid which is required for the absorption of vitamin B12. Hence patients taking [medicine] for a long time have Vitamin B12 deficiency. To replenish Vitamin B12 in your body your doctor prescribes this vitamin along with this medicine.
Yes, Esocip is safe to use, if taken prescribed quantity for the specific duration as directed by the doctor. However, few side effects are observed at therapeutic doses such as stomach upset, cramp & muscle aches, headache, dizziness, and vomiting. If you experience above-mention side effects after taking medicine then immediately consult your doctor follow his/her instruction.
Yes, Esocip can be taken with sucralfate, take it at least 30 minutes before consuming sucralfate. If you experience any unwanted side effects after taking this two medicine at the same time then inform the doctor immediately and follow his/her instructions.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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