Esoprazole 20mg Tab (Esomeprazole)

Esoprazole 20mg Tab (Esomeprazole)  

Esoprazole 20mg is a tab which is made by Wockhardt Ltd. whose main ingredient is Esomeprazole. It is a proton pump inhibitor which is used in the treatment of gastreophageal reflux disease and peptic ulcer disease. Functionally, it works by decreasing the acid amount in the stomach. This helps to give relief in acid related indigestion and heartburn. 

There are some drugs which shows serious effects when interact with this drug are Clobazam, Lorazepam, etc. Side effects associated with this drug are Headache, Nausea, Abdominal Pain, Constipation, Flatulence, Diarrhea. 

 Substitutes Available 

1. Raciper 20mg Tab (by Sun Pharmaceuticals)
2. Sompraz 20mg Tab (by Sun Pharmaceuticals)
3. Esomac 20mg Tab (by Cipla Ltd.)
4. Esokem 20mg Tab (by Alkem Laboratories)
5. Esofence 20mg Tab (by Merck Ltd.) 

 Side Effects 

1. Headache
2. Diarrhea
3. Stomach pain 

 Safety 

1. Pregnancy - Consult your doctor 
2. Breastfeeding - Consult your doctor
3. Allergy - Contraindicated if allergic to Esomeprazole or any other ingredient