Esofiz 40 mg

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

Headache, stomach pain, diarrhoea, nausea, dry mouth, bloating, constipation, dizziness. These are generally mild; if they are bothersome or persist, consult your doctor. The risk of side effects may increase with long-term use.

Can I drive after taking Esofiz tablet?
It may cause dizziness and blurred vision, which can affect your driving ability. If you experience any such symptoms, do not drive.

Can I consume alcohol?
There is no known interaction with alcohol, but drinking alcohol increases acidity further and may worsen digestive issues. Alcohol should be avoided.

Can I take it while breastfeeding?
Generally not recommended. It is unknown whether the active ingredient passes into breast milk; take it only if the potential benefits clearly outweigh the risks, under your physician's guidance.

Can I take it during pregnancy?
It can be used during pregnancy only on a doctor's recommendation, after assessing that it is beneficial and will not harm the unborn child.

• You are allergic to esomeprazole or any other medicine.
• You have unexplained weight loss, frequent vomiting, difficulty in swallowing or bloody vomiting.
• You are undergoing long-term treatment with this medicine.
• You are being treated for H. pylori and are using the antibiotic Clarithromycin.
• You develop stomach infections after using Esofiz tablet.
• You have a vitamin B12 deficiency — prolonged therapy can result in very low B12 levels.
• You have a magnesium deficiency — very low levels can cause weakness, fits and irregular heartbeats.
• You are an elderly patient on long-term therapy — this increases the risk of hip, wrist and spine fractures.
• You have subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus (rash on sun-exposed skin).
• You are using anti-HIV medicines like Atazanavir or Nelfinavir.

Always inform your doctor about all medicines you take, including prescribed and non-prescribed medicines, herbal medicines and supplements — especially medicines for heart disorders like digoxin, anti-epileptics like phenytoin, anti-fungal and antipsychotic medicines.

• Can decrease the effect of anti-HIV medicines if taken together.
• Warfarin's blood-thinning action is increased, with a risk of bleeding.
• Use cautiously with cisapride, clopidogrel and tacrolimus.
• Food: take at least 30 minutes before meals, and avoid rich, spicy and fatty foods that can worsen indigestion and acid reflux.

• Use as prescribed; anti-reflux medicines are best taken in the morning on an empty stomach.
• Avoid acidity-causing foods such as carbonated drinks and greasy or fried foods; exercise regularly and maintain a healthy weight.
• Limit alcohol, quit smoking, manage stress and get adequate sleep.
• Inform your doctor if you have used this medicine continuously for more than 4 weeks, or if symptoms persist.