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Esokem 20 Tablet 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 Esokem 20 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Esokem may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Esokem, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Esokem 20 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Esokem may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Esokem 20 Tablet on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Esokem on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Esokem 20 Tablet on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Esokem on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Esokem 20 Tablet on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Esokem for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Esokem 20 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Esokem 20 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Esokem 20 Tablet does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Esokem 20 Tablet does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, the use of Esokem 20 Tablet is considered safe.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Esokem 20 Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Esokem 20 Tablet
You can take Esokem 20 Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Esokem 20 Tablet
Taking Esokem 20 Tablet with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
This is because a long-term use of Esokem 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, Esokem may cause dry mouth because it decreases the saliva secretion in your mouth. It is a common side effect of this drug. If you experience excess dry mouth after taking this drug, keep yourself hydrated with juices, shakes and ample water.
Yes, Esokem 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, Esokem causes bloating. It is a common side effect, associated with this drug. If you experience unpleasant effects after taking this drug to inform to doctor right away without further delay.
Esokem is not an antacid. It belongs to the class of drug known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) which reduces the excessive acid in the stomach.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Nexium (esomeprazole magnesium)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 653
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 524-526
