Esmatac 20 mg 14 capsules

Available at Pharmaegy Pharmacy. Use as directed by your doctor.

Esmatak 20 mg, 14 capsules Composition: • Active ingredient: Esomeprazole (esomeprazole) — 20 mg Pharmacological properties: • Inactivates H⁺/K⁺-ATPase (proton pump) in the parietal cells of the stomach • Significantly reduces the acidity of gastric juice • Has a long-term effect with a single dose Indications for use: • Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) • Erosive esophagitis • Peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum • Prevention of ulcers when taking NSAIDs • Zollinger-Ellison syndrome • Eradication of Helicobacter pylori (as part of combination therapy) Method of administration and dosage: Adults are usually prescribed 20 mg once a day, preferably 30-60 minutes before meals. The tablet should be swallowed whole, without chewing or breaking, with a sufficient amount of water. • For gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and erosive esophagitis: 20 mg once a day for 4-8 weeks. • For the prevention of GERD relapses: 20 mg once a day on an ongoing basis. • For ulcers caused by taking NSAIDs: 20 mg once a day for 4-8 weeks. • For the eradication of Helicobacter pylori (as part of triple therapy): 20 mg 2 times a day for 7-10 days together with two antibiotics. The maximum daily dose without a doctor's prescription is 40 mg. The duration of the course depends on the disease and is determined by the doctor.