Esso Capsules 20mg

Esso Capsules 20mg, made by Shaigan Pharmaceuticals Ltd, is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) that reduces stomach acid. Its active ingredient is Esomeprazole 20mg, and it is used for acid reflux (GERD), heartburn, stomach and duodenal ulcers, H. pylori infection and ulcers caused by painkillers. Pack size: 14 capsules.

Uses of Esso Capsules 20mg

Esso Capsules 20mg is used to treat acid reflux and heartburn, to heal inflammation of the food pipe (oesophagitis), and to treat and prevent stomach and duodenal ulcers, including ulcers linked to painkillers such as NSAIDs. Together with antibiotics, it is used to clear Helicobacter pylori infection. It is also used for conditions that make too much acid, such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.

How Esso Capsules 20mg works

Esomeprazole switches off the proton pumps in the stomach lining that release acid. Less acid allows the food pipe and stomach lining to heal and relieves burning and pain.

Possible side effects

Common side effects of Esso Capsules 20mg include:

• Headache
• Stomach pain or bloating
• Diarrhoea or constipation
• Nausea
• Wind

See a doctor if you have severe or watery diarrhoea that does not stop, unexplained weight loss, difficulty swallowing, or vomiting blood or black stools.

Precautions and warnings

• It works best taken before a meal, usually in the morning.
• Long-term use can lower magnesium and vitamin B12 levels and may slightly increase the risk of bone fractures, so use it for as long as your doctor advises.
• Tell your doctor about other medicines you take, especially clopidogrel or blood thinners.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your doctor before using it.

Storage

Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep it in the original pack until use. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

Buy Esso Capsules 20mg online in Pakistan

Order Esso Capsules 20mg from Medimart and get genuine medicines delivered to your door in 2 to 3 working days, with cash on delivery available across Pakistan. You can also compare other brands of Esomeprazole by price and pack size. This is a prescription medicine, so please use it only as advised by your doctor.

Disclaimer: This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Always follow the dose prescribed for you and read the leaflet inside the pack.