About Ezium 40mg
Ezium 40mg Capsule is used for the treatment of Erosive Esophagitis, which refers to the damage caused to the oesophagus from stomach acid. It can be caused by certain stomach disorders like Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome and Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease or GERD.
How effective is Ezium 40mg?
Ezium 40mg Capsule is composed of Esomeprazole which belongs to a class of drugs known as Proton Pump Inhibitors or PPIs. Ezium 40mg works by reducing the amount of acid your stomach produces. This medication relieves various symptoms of acidity; such as persistent cough, heartburn, and difficulty swallowing. It can help heal the stomach and oesophagus from damage caused by excess stomach acid. It may even help prevent ulcers as well as cancer of the oesophagus.
What dose should I choose?
An adult patient can generally take 1 capsule of Ezium 40mg once a day, preferably an hour before a meal.
Ezium 40mg is not recommended for use in children (12 or younger).
The specific dosage, timing, and quantity are prescribed by the doctor, depending on the patient’s condition, symptoms, reactions, and age. Do not take in different amounts than advised/prescribed by your doctor. Be careful if self-medicating. Make sure that the course of treatment is fully completed. If you have any questions, please ask your doctor or our professional pharmacist.
What are the side-effects and other warnings when taking Ezium 40mg?
Every medicine has side-effects. However, they are rare.
Common side-effects of Ezium 40mg include;
- Diarrhoea
- Headache
- Flatulence
- Abdominal pain
- Dry mouth
- Allergic reactions
Contact your doctor immediately if these or other side-effects appear.
Its warnings include;
- Do not initiate or stop the medication without your doctor’s consent.
- Notify your doctor if you have a prior condition, taking any medication, or have any allergies.
- If you are pregnant, might become pregnant, or think you may be pregnant or breast-feeding or planning to breast-feed, notify your doctor or a pharmacist before using this product.
- Take regularly for the medication to have a lasting effect.
