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Esiloc Fast 40Mg Tab Substitute

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Composition:

ESOMEPRAZOLE-40MG

Uses:

<p>Esiloc Fast 40Mg Tab is used in the treatment of hyperacidity, heartburn, stomach ulcer and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. The detailed uses of Esiloc Fast 40Mg Tab are as follows:</p><ul><li><strong>Management of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): </strong>Esiloc Fast 40Mg Tab effectively reduces symptoms of GERD, such as heartburn and acid regurgitation, by lowering stomach acid production.</li><li><strong>Healing of Erosive Esophagitis: </strong>Esiloc Fast 40Mg Tab is often prescribed to promote the healing of inflamed oesophagal tissue caused by prolonged exposure to stomach acid.</li><li><strong>Treatment of Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome: </strong>Esiloc Fast 40Mg Tab is used to manage Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, a condition that leads to excessive stomach acid production.</li><li><strong>Eradication of Helicobacter pylori: </strong>Esiloc Fast 40Mg Tab is sometimes included in combination therapy to eliminate Helicobacter pylori infections, which are associated with peptic ulcers.</li></ul>

Medicinal Benefits:

  • Esiloc Fast 40Mg Tab is effective in healing heartburn, hyperacidity conditions, duodenal ulcers, gastric ulcers, and Crohn’s disease-associated ulcers.
  • Esiloc Fast 40Mg Tab can be prescribed to all age groups, including special populations like the elderly, pregnant, lactating mothers, and patients with kidney and liver disease.
  • Esiloc Fast 40Mg Tab helps manage acidity-related conditions, promotes digestion, and provides relief from associated discomfort.

FAQs

Esiloc Fast 40Mg Tab is used to treat Hyperacidity, Heartburn, Stomach ulcer, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.

Esiloc Fast 40Mg Tab is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI), which is a type of medication. Proton pumps are enzymes found in the stomach lining that aid in the production of acid needed for digestion. Esomeprazole impairs the function of proton pumps. This decreases the quantity of acid produced by the stomach.

No. Esiloc Fast 40Mg Tab prevents excess production of stomach acid causing acid reflux and heartburn. If blood is coming in your stool or mucous immediately contact the doctor.

Yes. Esiloc Fast 40Mg Tab can alter certain medical tests like neuroendocrine tumours (secretin stimulation test), and urine screening tests for tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). So before undergoing such diagnostics test contact your doctor.

It is very unlikely that taking one or two extra doses by accident will cause any problems. However, you should check with your doctor if you have taken too much and have are feeling sweaty, have a fast heartbeat, are feeling sleepy.

There's no firm evidence to suggest that taking Esiloc Fast 40Mg Tab will reduce fertility in either men or women. However, speak to your doctor if you're trying to get pregnant and do as advised.

You can eat and drink normally while taking Esiloc Fast 40Mg Tab . However, you should avoid foods that seem to make your indigestion worse, such as rich, spicy and fatty foods. You should also cut down on caffeinated drinks, such as tea, coffee and cola, as well as alcohol.

No. Gas and acidity are two different common discomforts. Acidity is caused when improper functioning of the valve (sphincter) is located at the junction of the stomach and food pipe. As a result stomach acid backflows and enters the upper part of the food pipe causing heartburn. On the other hand, gas is the result of the digestion of the food and drinks eliminating gases like carbon dioxide, hydrogen, nitrogen, methane, etc. from the body.

Prolonged intake of Esiloc Fast 40Mg Tab may lead to atrophic gastritis (inflammation of stomach cells), Vitamin B12 deficiency and weakening of bones or osteoporosis (loss of calcium, magnesium and vitamin D). Your doctor may prescribe calcium, vitamin D or haemoglobin enhancing medications to cope with long term side effects.

Esiloc Fast 40Mg Tab should be used in children only if prescribed by the doctor. Please consult the doctor before giving Esiloc Fast 40Mg Tab to children.

Esiloc Fast 40Mg Tab should be taken an hour before meals.

Esiloc Fast 40Mg Tab is usually taken on an empty stomach, first thing in the morning. If you take Esiloc Fast 40Mg Tab twice a day, take 1 dose in the morning and 1 dose in the evening.

Yes, Esiloc Fast 40Mg Tab can be taken with domperidone if prescribed by the doctor.

Antacids can be taken along with Esiloc Fast 40Mg Tab if prescribed by the doctor. However, it is advised to maintain a gap of 2 hours between Esiloc Fast 40Mg Tab and antacid medicines.

It is advised to take Esiloc Fast 40Mg Tab for the duration prescribed by the doctor. Esiloc Fast 40Mg Tab is usually prescribed for a short term. However, it may be indicated for a long term use in cases like Zollinger-Ellison syndrome and ulcer disease.

Do not discontinue Esiloc Fast 40Mg Tab without consulting your doctor. To treat your condition effectively, take Esiloc Fast 40Mg Tab for the duration prescribed by the physician.

Esiloc Fast 40Mg Tab may cause weight gain in rare cases. Maintain a proper weight by eating healthy food and exercising regularly.

Yes, Esiloc Fast 40Mg Tab is safe to use if prescribed by the doctor.

Esiloc Fast 40Mg Tab can be taken with ranitidine if prescribed by the doctor. No interactions were found between both the medicines.

Drinking alcohol with Esiloc Fast 40Mg Tab may cause dehydration and elevate the level of stomach acid thereby decreasing its efficiency. So, try to avoid/limit alcohol consumption with Esiloc Fast 40Mg Tab .

If you miss a dose of Esiloc Fast 40Mg Tab take it as soon as you remember, However, if it is almost time for the scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose at the scheduled time.

Esiloc Fast 40Mg Tab might cause side effects like headache, diarrhoea, nausea, abdominal pain, and vomiting. Consult the doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.

Consult the doctor before taking other medicines while using Esiloc Fast 40Mg Tab to prevent interactions. Let the doctor know if you are taking blood thinners, antifungal agents, anti-HIV drugs, anti-viral drugs, iron supplements, antibiotics, cardiac medicines and anti-cancer drugs.

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