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Esomeprazole Krka contains a drug called esomeprazole magnesium dihydrate. It belongs to a group of medicines called proton pump inhibitors. These work by reducing the amount of acid produced in the stomach.
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Esomeprazole Krka is used to treat the following conditions:
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Adults<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Young people from 12 years<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Esomeprazole contained in Esomeprazole Krka may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this leaflet. If you have any further questions, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional and always follow their instructions. Do not take Esomeprazole Krka if any of the above apply to you. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Esomeprazole Krka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Esomeprazole Krka if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you get a rash, especially in areas exposed to the sun, tell your doctor as soon as possible as you may need to stop treatment with Esomeprazole Krka. Also remember to mention any other side effects, such as joint pain. Esomeprazole Krka can mask the symptoms of other diseases. <\/strong>Therefore, if any of the following occur <\/strong>before you start taking Esomeprazole Krka or while you are taking it, <\/strong>contact <\/strong>your <\/strong>doctor <\/strong>immediately <\/strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have been prescribed Esomeprazole Krka take \u201cas needed\u201d, contact your doctor if your symptoms persist or change in nature. Using proton pump inhibitors such as Esomeprazole Krka, and especially if you use Esomeprazole Krka for more than a year, may slightly increase the risk of hip, wrist, or vertebral fracture. Tell your doctor if you have osteoporosis ( osteoporosis ) or if you use medicines called corticosteroids because they may increase the risk of osteoporosis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines. This is because Esomeprazole Krka can affect the way other medicines work and other medicines can affect the effect of Esomeprazole Krka. Do not take Esomeprazole Krka if you are also taking a medicine that contains nelfinavir<\/strong> (for the treatment of HIV ). Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any of the following medicines:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If your doctor has prescribed antibiotics amoxicillin and clarithromycin, coupled with Esomeprazole Krka to treat ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori<\/em> – infection, you must tell your doctor if you are also taking other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can take your capsules with a meal or on an empty stomach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine. Your doctor will decide if you can take Esomeprazole Krka during that time. It is not known if Esomeprazole Krka passes into breast milk. Therefore, you should not take Esomeprazole Krka if you are breast-feeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Esomeprazole Krka is unlikely to affect your ability to drive or handle tools or machines. However, side effects such as dizziness and visual disturbances may occur in less common cases (see section 4). If you are affected, do not drive or use machines. You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires increased attention. One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or side effects. Descriptions of these effects and side effects can be found in other sections. Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Esomeprazole Krka enteric capsules contain sugar spheres, which contain sucrose, which is a type of sugar. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine. Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How much to take<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Adults from 18 years<\/strong><\/em> For the treatment of heartburn caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease ( GERD )<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n To treat ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori<\/em> – infection and to prevent the ulcer <\/strong>from occurring again:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n For the treatment of stomach ulcers caused by <\/strong>NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n To prevent stomach ulcers if you are taking NSAIDs:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n For the treatment of excess acid in the stomach caused by a tumor of the pancreas (Zollinger<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Ellison syndrome):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Continued treatment to prevent new bleeding from wounds after treatment with intravenous esomeprazole:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Young people from 12 years<\/strong><\/em> For the treatment of heartburn caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease ( GERD ):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n To treat ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori<\/em> – infection and to prevent the ulcer from occurring again:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Taking the medicine<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n What you can do if you have difficulty swallowing the capsules<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Children under 12 years<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Esomeprazole Krka is not recommended for children under 12 years of age. Older<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Dose adjustment is not necessary for elderly patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you take more Esomeprazole Krka than your doctor tells you to, contact your doctor or pharmacist immediately. If you have ingested too much medicine or if e.g. if a child has inadvertently ingested the medicine, contact a doctor, hospital, or the Poison Information Center for risk assessment and advice<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist<\/p>\n\n\n\n Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Stop taking Esomeprazole Krka and contact your doctor immediately, if you notice any of the <\/strong>following serious side effects:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n These side effects are rare and may affect less than 1 in 1,000 people. Other side effects include: Common <\/strong>(may affect up to 1 in 10 people):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Uncommon <\/strong>(may affect up to 1 in 100 people):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Rare <\/strong>(may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Very rare <\/strong>(may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Has been reported <\/strong>(occurs in an unknown number of users):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Esomeprazole Krka can in very rare cases affect the white blood cells so that the immune system is weakened. If you get an infection with symptoms such as fever and severe general malaise or fever with symptoms of local infection such as pain in the throat, throat or mouth or difficulty urinating, you must contact a doctor as soon as possible so that any lack of white blood cells ( agranulocytosis ) can excluded by a blood test. It is important that you then inform<\/p>\n\n\n\n your doctor about your medication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton. The expiration date is the last day of the specified month. Blister pack consisting of OPA \/ Alu \/ PE + DES film \/ Alu foil<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n No special temperature instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Store in the original package. Moisture sensitive. Blister pack consisting of OPA \/ Alu \/ PVC \/ Al foil<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Do not store above 30 \u00b0 C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Store in the original package. Moisture sensitive. HDPE Jar<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n No special temperature instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Close the jar tightly. Moisture sensitive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The drug should be used within 6 months of first opening. Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pack sizes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The capsules are available in pack sizes of 7, 10, 14, 15, 28, 30, 50, 50×1, 56, 60, 90, 98 and 100 capsules in blister packs and 98 capsules with desiccant capsule in HDPE jar. The desiccant capsule contained in the jar must not be eaten. Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 20 mg: the top and bottom of the capsule are pale pink. The capsules contain white to almost white granules. Capsule size: no. 3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 40 mg: the top and bottom of the capsule are pink. The capsules contain white to almost white granules. Capsule size: no. 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Manufacturer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n KRKA, dd, Novo mesto, \u0160marje\u0161ka cesta 6, 8501 Novo mesto, Slovenia<\/p>\n\n\n\n TAD Pharma GmbH, Heinz-Lohmann-Str.5, 27472 Cuxhaven, Germany<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lek Pharmaceuticals dd, Verov\u0161kova 57, 1526 Ljubljana, Slovenia<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" 20 mg, 40 mg enteric capsule, hard
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