Esomet 40 Tablet
Description
Esomeprazole:
Esomeprazole reduces the amount of acid your stomach makes. It's used for heartburn, acid reflux and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) - GORD is when you keep getting acid reflux. It's also taken to prevent and treat stomach ulcers.
Key Facts:
- It's usual to take esomeprazole once a day in the morning.
- Common side effects include headache, diarrhoea and stomach pain. These tend to be mild and go away when you stop taking the medicine.
- Esomeprazole is called by the brand names Nexium, Nexium Control, Emozul and Ventra.
- When esomeprazole is mixed with naproxen it's called the by brand name Vimovo.
- If you've bought esomeprazole without a prescription and your symptoms don't improve after 2 weeks, see a doctor before taking any more.
