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Composition:

ESOMEPRAZOLE-40MG

Uses:

<p>Azol-40 Tablet 10's is used in the treatment of hyperacidity, heartburn, stomach ulcer and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. The detailed uses of Azol-40 Tablet 10's are as follows:<br/></p><ul><li>Management of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): Azol-40 Tablet 10's effectively reduces symptoms of GERD, such as heartburn and acid regurgitation, by lowering stomach acid production.<br/></li><li>Healing of Erosive Esophagitis: Azol-40 Tablet 10's is often prescribed to promote the healing of inflamed oesophagal tissue caused by prolonged exposure to stomach acid.<br/></li><li>Treatment of Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome: Azol-40 Tablet 10's is used to manage Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, a condition that leads to excessive stomach acid production.<br/></li><li>Eradication of Helicobacter pylori: Azol-40 Tablet 10's is sometimes included in combination therapy to eliminate Helicobacter pylori infections, which are associated with peptic ulcers.<br/></li></ul>

Medicinal Benefits:

  • Azol-40 Tablet 10's is effective in healing heartburn, hyperacidity conditions, duodenal ulcers, gastric ulcers, and Crohn’s disease-associated ulcers.
  • Azol-40 Tablet 10's can be prescribed to all age groups, including special populations like the elderly, pregnant, lactating mothers, and patients with kidney and liver disease.
  • Azol-40 Tablet 10's helps manage acidity-related conditions, promotes digestion, and provides relief from associated discomfort.

FAQs

Azol-40 Tablet 10's is used to treat Hyperacidity, Heartburn, Stomach ulcer, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.

Azol-40 Tablet 10's is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI), which is a type of medication. Proton pumps are enzymes found in the stomach lining that aid in the production of acid needed for digestion. Esomeprazole impairs the function of proton pumps. This decreases the quantity of acid produced by the stomach.

No. Azol-40 Tablet 10's prevents excess production of stomach acid causing acid reflux and heartburn. If blood is coming in your stool or mucous immediately contact the doctor.

Yes. Azol-40 Tablet 10's can alter certain medical tests like neuroendocrine tumours (secretin stimulation test), and urine screening tests for tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). So before undergoing such diagnostics test contact your doctor.

It is very unlikely that taking one or two extra doses by accident will cause any problems. However, you should check with your doctor if you have taken too much and have are feeling sweaty, have a fast heartbeat, are feeling sleepy.

There's no firm evidence to suggest that taking Azol-40 Tablet 10's will reduce fertility in either men or women. However, speak to your doctor if you're trying to get pregnant and do as advised.

You can eat and drink normally while taking Azol-40 Tablet 10's. However, you should avoid foods that seem to make your indigestion worse, such as rich, spicy and fatty foods. You should also cut down on caffeinated drinks, such as tea, coffee and cola, as well as alcohol.

No. Gas and acidity are two different common discomforts. Acidity is caused when improper functioning of the valve (sphincter) is located at the junction of the stomach and food pipe. As a result stomach acid backflows and enters the upper part of the food pipe causing heartburn. On the other hand, gas is the result of the digestion of the food and drinks eliminating gases like carbon dioxide, hydrogen, nitrogen, methane, etc. from the body.

Prolonged intake of Azol-40 Tablet 10's may lead to atrophic gastritis (inflammation of stomach cells), Vitamin B12 deficiency and weakening of bones or osteoporosis (loss of calcium, magnesium and vitamin D). Your doctor may prescribe calcium, vitamin D or haemoglobin enhancing medications to cope with long term side effects.

Azol-40 Tablet 10's should be used in children only if prescribed by the doctor. Please consult the doctor before giving Azol-40 Tablet 10's to children.

Azol-40 Tablet 10's should be taken an hour before meals.

Azol-40 Tablet 10's is usually taken on an empty stomach, first thing in the morning. If you take Azol-40 Tablet 10's twice a day, take 1 dose in the morning and 1 dose in the evening.

Yes, Azol-40 Tablet 10's can be taken with domperidone if prescribed by the doctor.

Antacids can be taken along with Azol-40 Tablet 10's if prescribed by the doctor. However, it is advised to maintain a gap of 2 hours between Azol-40 Tablet 10's and antacid medicines.

It is advised to take Azol-40 Tablet 10's for the duration prescribed by the doctor. Azol-40 Tablet 10's is usually prescribed for a short term. However, it may be indicated for a long term use in cases like Zollinger-Ellison syndrome and ulcer disease.

Do not discontinue Azol-40 Tablet 10's without consulting your doctor. To treat your condition effectively, take Azol-40 Tablet 10's for the duration prescribed by the physician.

Azol-40 Tablet 10's may cause weight gain in rare cases. Maintain a proper weight by eating healthy food and exercising regularly.

Yes, Azol-40 Tablet 10's is safe to use if prescribed by the doctor.

Azol-40 Tablet 10's can be taken with ranitidine if prescribed by the doctor. No interactions were found between both the medicines.

Drinking alcohol with Azol-40 Tablet 10's may cause dehydration and elevate the level of stomach acid thereby decreasing its efficiency. So, try to avoid/limit alcohol consumption with Azol-40 Tablet 10's.

If you miss a dose of Azol-40 Tablet 10's take it as soon as you remember, However, if it is almost time for the scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose at the scheduled time.

Azol-40 Tablet 10's might cause side effects like headache, diarrhoea, nausea, abdominal pain, and vomiting. Consult the doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.

Consult the doctor before taking other medicines while using Azol-40 Tablet 10's to prevent interactions. Let the doctor know if you are taking blood thinners, antifungal agents, anti-HIV drugs, anti-viral drugs, iron supplements, antibiotics, cardiac medicines and anti-cancer drugs.