GP and surgeon, Dr Shane Charles (MBBS, MRCS, PgDip SEM) provides a simple explanation of the medication below:

'Esomeprazole is a proton-pump inhibitor that is used in the management of heartburn, peptic ulcer disease, gastrointestinal reflux disease and gastritis. '.

If you think Esomeprazole is a treatment that can help you, start an online consultation now for a registered prescriber to review. If treatment is deemed suitable, they can prescribe it, and we can deliver it to you from the comfort of your own home with a range of convenient delivery and payment options for you to choose from. If you have any questions about a medication, you should always consult your doctor with any questions prior to starting treatment, to ensure that it is safe and suitable for you.

Esomeprazole Tablets

Esomeprazole is classified as PPIs (proton pump inhibitors) medication. The medication is useful in the treatment of oesophagus and stomach problems such as ulcers, hyper acidity, and acid reflux. It works by effectively reducing the level of acid the stomach produces hence relieving painful symptoms such as persistent coughing, heartburns, and difficulty swallowing.

For more information on the prescription medication patients should refer to the Esomeprazole patient information leaflet.

Esomeprazole works by effectively reducing the level of acidity and the amount of acid produced inside the stomach. It works by blocking certain systems in the cell walls of the stomach refer to as proton pump. The process impacts the final stages of acid production. Whenever the proton pump is effectively blocked, the stomach creates lesser acid. This helps acid reflux, hyper acidity, and certain ulcers.

Stomach pain can be debilitating and it precludes one from performing daily tasks. This is where the drug Esomeprazole comes in handy. It helps reduce acidity levels inside the stomach enabling lesser symptoms and pain for patients. Once treated, they are back to their daily activities in no time.

Take Esomeprazole medication by mouth. Swallow the capsule as a whole, do not break, crush, or chew the medication. Take the medication as directed by your physician, often once a day for at least one hour before a full meal. The Esomeprazole dosage and treatment will vary depending on your health condition as well as your treatment response. Do not attempt to take more or less of the drug, use it as directed by your prescriber or as indicated in the product information leaflet. If you must take antacids together with this medication, allow at least 30 minutes interval before taking another medication.

Esomeprazole 20mg / Esomeprazole 40mg

Esomeprazole is a prescription only medication. You may purchase the lowest strength available in pharmacies. The lowest dose is 10mg tablet. Other strengths available are 20 and 40 milligrams.

Esomeprazole Dosage

For stomach infection or duodenal ulcer of patients aged 18 years and older, take 20 milligrams Esomeprazole once a day for 4 weeks.

For duodenal ulcer caused by helicobacter pylori infection of patients aged 18 years and older, take 20 milligrams twice a day for 10 days.

For gastric ulcer of patients aged 18 years and older, take 40 milligrams once a day for 4-8 weeks of treatment.

For GERD or Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease of patients aged 18 years and older, take 20 milligrams Esomeprazole e once a day for 4 weeks.

This medication has not been used among children below 2 years old and so it cannot be used on pediatric patients on this age range.

Esomeprazole side effects

Like any other medicine, Esomeprazole oral capsules come with certain side effects. But, not all people are able to get them. If you are wary about the adverse of the drug, always check on the product information leaflet for a list of side effects.

Here are the most common side effects of Esomeprazole medication:

For Adults:

• Gas
• Vomiting
• Stomach pain
• Headache
• Nausea
• Diarrhoea
• Blood in urine
• Frequent urination
• Seizures
• Light headedness
• Palpitations

For Children:

• Gas
• Vomiting
• Stomach pain
• Headache
• Nausea
• Diarrhoea
• Blood in urine
• Frequent urination
• Seizures
• Light headedness
• Palpitations
• Fever

The reported side effects in children are quite similar to that of adults with the exception of fever. Many pediatric patients are able to catch fever on top of the side effects of Esomeprazole mentioned here.

Should these side effects occur, they are often mild and will surely go away in a few days or weeks. If they are rather severe and do not go away easily, make sure to contact your nurse, pharmacist, or physician regarding it.

There are some few cases of reported serious side effects of Esomeprazole. If you experience any of these symptoms, call your doctor immediately. Contact 911 if your symptoms appear to be fatal or life-threatening or where your condition requires immediate medical attention.

Here are the serious side effects of Esomeprazole:

• Jitteriness
• Muscle weakness
• Exhaustion or tiredness
• Dizzinesmethotrs
• Seizures
• Abnormal heart rate
• Fast heart rate or palpitations
• Cramps
• Joint or muscle aches
• Spasm of your voice box
• Tremors
• Spasms of your hands and feet
• Low magnesium levels

Using Esomeprazole for more than three months can drastically reduce magnesium levels in the body. If you have used the medication for longer period and or you want to stop the medication altogether, consult your nurse, doctor, or pharmacist before doing so. Do not attempt to increase your dose or lower it without proper advice from a health care professional.

This medication can interact with other drugs, supplements, vitamins, or herbs patients might be taking. The interaction occurs when another medicine impacts the way a certain medication works in the body. This can hinder the way the drug works and can be very dangerous. Avoid these interactions by asking your doctor and let him know about all the medications, supplements, and herbs you are taking to ensure that Esomeprazole will work effectively for you.

Esomeprazole does not cause drowsiness. One can still drive, operate machinery, or perform tasks that require mental alertness and focus while on medication. However, there are some side effects that can be experienced. The side effects can differ from one person to another considering their age, medical condition, treatment taken, and more. Always consult your doctor before taking any medication.

You can safely buy Esomeprazole online at UK Meds. You will first need to have an online consultation with a pharmacist independent prescriber before your order will be supplied. The online consultation will ensure that Esomeprazole is the right medication for your medical condition.

Esomeprazole Boots

At the time of writing, generic Esomeprazole is not available at Boots. However, should you wish to purchase Esomeprazole, you can do so at UK Meds. Additionally, if you would like to purchase more than one lot of Esomeprazole tablets, you can benefit from further savings at UK Meds.

If you are interested in a repeat order for Esomeprazole you can also benefit from our Esomeprazole subscription purchase options.

Esomeprazole Tesco

At the time of writing, generic Esomeprazole is available at Tesco. However, should you wish to purchase Esomeprazole, you can do so at UK Meds. Additionally, if you would like to purchase more than one lot of Esomeprazole tablets, you can benefit from further savings at UK Meds.

If you are interested in a repeat order for Esomeprazole you can also benefit from our Esomeprazole subscription purchase options.

Esomeprazole Superdrug

At the time of writing, generic Esomeprazole is available at Superdrug. However, should you wish to purchase Esomeprazole, you can do so at UK Meds. Additionally, if you would like to purchase more than one lot of Esomeprazole tablets, you can benefit from further savings at UK Meds.

If you are interested in a repeat order for Esomeprazole you can also benefit from our Esomeprazole subscription purchase options.

There was a study by documented at ncbi.nlm.nih.gov which compared Esomaprazole (at 40mg) vs Lansoprazole (at 30mg). Following is their conclusion.

Esomeprazole (40 mg) is more effective than lansoprazole (30 mg) in healing erosive esophagitis and resolving heartburn. Healing rates are consistently high with esomeprazole, irrespective of baseline disease severity.

If you are suffering from erosive esophagitis, talk to your physician about the differences between Esomeprazole and Lansoprazole to treat your acid reflux.