How Perrigo Esomeprazole Works

The active ingredient, esomeprazole, is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI).
It works by reducing the amount of stomach acid your body produces. This helps prevent acid travelling up into the food pipe, giving it time to heal while relieving symptoms like heartburn, burping and indigestion.

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Directions

• Take 1 capsule once a day, at any time of day.

• Swallow whole with water.

• Do not take for more than 14 days unless advised by a doctor or pharmacist.

• You may not feel full relief until day 2 or 3 of treatment.

Seek medical advice if your symptoms worsen or if you do not notice improvement after 14 days.

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Side Effects

Like all medicines, this product may cause side effects, although not everyone gets them.

Common side effects include:

• Headache

• Diarrhoea or constipation

• Stomach ache

• Wind

• Nausea or vomiting

• Benign polyps in the stomach

Seek urgent medical attention if you experience signs of a severe allergic reaction (swelling of the face or throat, breathing difficulties, rash) or if you notice symptoms of liver problems such as yellowing of the skin/eyes, dark urine or unexplained tiredness.

Side effects can be reported via the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme.

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Warnings & Precautions

Do not take if you are allergic to esomeprazole or any of the ingredients.

Speak to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine if:

• You have had a stomach ulcer or stomach surgery

• You have liver or kidney problems

• You have had a skin reaction to PPIs before

Using with Other Medicines

Tell your healthcare provider if you are taking, recently taken, or may take any other medicines.

Do not take if you are taking nelfinavir (for HIV).

Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking medicines such as:

• Ketoconazole, itraconazole, voriconazole

• Clarithromycin

• Erlotinib

• Methotrexate

• Digoxin

• Atazanavir or saquinavir

• Antidepressants (e.g. citalopram, imipramine, clomipramine)

• Diazepam

• Phenytoin

• Warfarin or other blood thinners

• Cilostazol

• Cisapride

• Rifampicin

• Tacrolimus

• St John’s wort

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Who Cannot Take This

• Not suitable for under-18s.

• Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Seek advice from a doctor or pharmacist.

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Storage

• Store below 25°C, in a cool, dry place.

• Keep out of sight and reach of children.

• Do not use after the expiry date shown on the packaging.

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Important Information

• This is a medicinal product. Always read the patient information leaflet before use.

• Consult your doctor or pharmacist if symptoms persist, worsen, or if you are taking other medications or have underlying health conditions.

• Always keep medicines out of the reach of children.

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