Sompraz 40 Tablet

• For the treatment of ulcers in the stomach and intestine.
• Provide relief from heartburn, pain and chest pain due to acid reflux disease such as GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease).
• Treatment of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, a condition of increased acid production in the stomach due to the tumour.
• Treatment of ulcers due to excessive use of painkillers and certain antibiotics.
• To eradicate the infection of a bacteria, H. Pylori, which, if left untreated, can cause ulcers.

• If you are allergic to esomeprazole or any other ingredients of Sompraz 40 tablet.
• If you are taking anti-HIV medicine Nelfinavir.

• Headache
• Stomach pain
• Diarrhoea
• Nausea
• Dry Mouth
• Bloating
• Constipation
• Dizziness

Other General Warnings

• You are allergic to the active ingredient esomeprazole or any other medicine.
• You have unexplained weight loss, frequent vomiting, difficulty in swallowing and blood vomiting.
• You are undergoing long-term treatment with this medicine.
• You are undergoing treatment for a bacterial infection caused by H. pylori and are using an antibiotic called Clarithromycin.
• You develop stomach infections after using Sompraz 40 tablets.
• You have a vitamin B12 deficiency. The use of Sompraz can result in very low levels of Vitamin B12 during prolonged therapy.
• You have a magnesium deficiency. This can result in very low magnesium levels, which are characterized by weakness, fits, and irregular heartbeats.
• You are an elderly patient on long-term therapy. It increases the risk of fracture of the hip, wrist and spine bones.
• You have a skin disorder, subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus, which is characterised by a rash on areas of the skin exposed to the Sun.
• You are using anti-HIV medicines like Atazanavir or Nelfinavir.

• Take Sompraz 40 tablet on an empty stomach as a whole with a glass of water.
• It is recommended to take this medicine a minimum of 30 minutes before mealtime.

• Store these tablets at room temperature.
• Store it in the original packaging to protect it from moisture.
• Keep it away from children and pets.

• It is recommended to use this medicine as prescribed. However, anti-reflux medicines should preferably be taken in the morning on an empty stomach or with food for optimum effectiveness.
• You can make certain lifestyle modifications like preventing excess intake of foods that cause acidity, like carbonated drinks and oily/fried food, regular exercise and maintaining a healthy weight.
• It is also advised to limit alcohol intake and quit smoking for better treatment of your acidity.
• It is advised to reduce stress and get good sleep each night.
• Inform your doctor if you have been using this medicine continuously to treat acidity for more than four weeks or if the symptoms are persistent even after taking the medicine.
• This medicine can hamper the actions of other medicines taken simultaneously. Inform your doctor if you are using any other medicines.

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