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Neksium 40 mg Tablet Substitute

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Composition:

ESOMEPRAZOLE-40MG

Uses:

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

Medicinal Benefits:

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

FAQs

Neksium 40 mg Tablet is used to treat Hyperacidity, Heartburn, Stomach ulcer, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.

Neksium 40 mg Tablet 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. Neksium 40 mg Tablet 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. Neksium 40 mg Tablet 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 Neksium 40 mg Tablet 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 Neksium 40 mg Tablet . 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 Neksium 40 mg Tablet 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.

Neksium 40 mg Tablet should be used in children only if prescribed by the doctor. Please consult the doctor before giving Neksium 40 mg Tablet to children.

Neksium 40 mg Tablet should be taken an hour before meals.

Neksium 40 mg Tablet is usually taken on an empty stomach, first thing in the morning. If you take Neksium 40 mg Tablet twice a day, take 1 dose in the morning and 1 dose in the evening.

Yes, Neksium 40 mg Tablet can be taken with domperidone if prescribed by the doctor.

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

It is advised to take Neksium 40 mg Tablet for the duration prescribed by the doctor. Neksium 40 mg Tablet 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 Neksium 40 mg Tablet without consulting your doctor. To treat your condition effectively, take Neksium 40 mg Tablet for the duration prescribed by the physician.

Neksium 40 mg Tablet may cause weight gain in rare cases. Maintain a proper weight by eating healthy food and exercising regularly.

Yes, Neksium 40 mg Tablet is safe to use if prescribed by the doctor.

Neksium 40 mg Tablet can be taken with ranitidine if prescribed by the doctor. No interactions were found between both the medicines.

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

If you miss a dose of Neksium 40 mg Tablet 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.

Neksium 40 mg Tablet 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 Neksium 40 mg Tablet 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.