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Esomeprazole Pensa contains a medicine called esomeprazole. 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 Pensa is used to treat the following conditions:
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Esomeprazole contained in Esomeprazole Pensa may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this product information. Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or another healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.
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Do not take Esomeprazole Pensa if any of the above apply to you. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Esomeprazole Pensa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Talk to your doctor before taking Esomeprazole Pensa:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Esomeprazole Pensa can mask the symptoms of other diseases. Therefore, you should contact your doctor immediately if any of the following occur before you start taking Esomeprazole Pensa, or while you are taking it:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have been prescribed Esomeprazole Pensa to take \u201cas needed\u201d, consult your doctor if your symptoms persist or change in nature. Using proton pump inhibitors such as Esomeprazole Pensa and especially if you use Esomeprazole Pensa for more than a year may increase the risk of hip, wrist, or vertebral fractures. 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 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 taking Esomeprazole Pensa. Also remember to mention any other side effects, such as joint pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription, as Esomeprazole Pensa may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines may affect the effect of Esomeprazole Pensa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do not take Esomeprazole Pensa if you are taking a medicine containing nelfinavir (used to treat HIV – infection ). Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any of the following medicines:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If the doctor has prescribed the antibiotics amoxicillin and clarithromycin, in combination with esomeprazole Pensa 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. 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 Pensa during that time. It is not known if Esomeprazole Pensa passes into breast milk. Therefore, you should not take Esomeprazole Pensa if you are breast-feeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Esomeprazole Pensa 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 uncommon cases or rare 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 sharpened 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 Pensa contains granules (round grains) of sucrose, which is a type of sugar. <\/strong>If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine. Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Recommended dose<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Adults from 18 years<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 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 For the treatment of stomach ulcers caused by NSAIDs (Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n To prevent stomach ulcers if you are taking NSAIDs (Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n For the treatment of excess acid in the stomach caused by a tumor of the pancreas (Zollinger-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><\/p>\n\n\n\n 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<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Esomeprazole Pensa should not be used by children under 12 years of age. Older<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Dose one does not need to be adapted to the elderly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have ingested too much medicine or if e.g. a child ingested the medicine by mistake, 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 Pensa and contact your doctor immediately if you notice any of the following serious side effects:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n These side effects are rare and may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people. Other side effects include: Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people)<\/p>\n\n\n\n No known frequency (cannot be calculated from the available data)<\/p>\n\n\n\n In very rare cases, esomeprazole Pensa can affect the white blood cells so that the immune system is weakened. If you have an infection with symptoms such as fever with severe<\/strong> deterioration of the general condition or fever with symptoms of a local infection such as. pain in the throat, pharynx, or mouth or difficulty urinating, you must seek medical attention as soon as possible so that any lack of white blood cells ( agranulocytosis ) can be ruled out with a blood test. It is important that you then provide information about the medicines you are taking. 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, jar, or blister. The expiration date is the last day of the specified month. Blister:<\/em> Jar:<\/em> Shelf life for the opened jar: 6 months. 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. Esomeprazole Pensa 20 mg enteric capsules<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Esomeprazole Pensa 20 mg enteric capsules have an opaque light pink upper and lower part, size 4 (approx. 14 mm), marked with \u201cES\u201d on the upper part and \u201c20\u201d on the lower part. The capsule contains round granules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Aluminum \/ aluminum blister:<\/p>\n\n\n\n 7, 14, 28, 30 and 56 capsules White opaque polyethylene (PE) jar with desiccant (silica gel) and PE lid with a safety closure:<\/p>\n\n\n\n 14, 28, 90, 100, and 500 capsules Esomeprazole Pensa 40 mg enteric capsules<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Esomeprazole Pensa 40 mg capsules have an opaque pink top and bottom, size 2 (approximately 18 mm), marked with \u201cES\u201d on the top and \u201c40\u201d on the bottom. The capsule contains round granules. Aluminum \/ aluminum blister:<\/p>\n\n\n\n 7, 14, 28, 30 and 56 capsules A white opaque plastic jar of polyethylene (PE) with desiccant (silica gel) and PE lid with a safety closure:<\/p>\n\n\n\n 14, 28, 90, 100, and 500 capsules Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Manufacturer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n TOWA PHARMACEUTICAL EUROPE, SL<\/p>\n\n\n\n C \/ de Sant Marti, 75-97<\/p>\n\n\n\n 08107 Martorelles (Barcelona)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Spain This medicinal product is authorized under the European Economic Area under the following names:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 20 mg and 40 mg hard enteric
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<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\nEsomeprazole Pensa with food and drink<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/p>\n\n\n\n3. How to use Esomeprazole Pensa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Your doctor may recommend that you take the same dose for another 4 weeks if the damage to your esophagus is not healed.<\/li>
Your doctor may recommend that you take the same dose for another 4 weeks if the damage to your esophagus is not healed.<\/li>
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Do not store above 30 \u00b0 C. Store in the original package. Moisture sensitive.
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Do not store above 30 \u00b0 C. Close the jar tightly. Moisture sensitive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Capsule shell: Carrageenan, potassium chloride, red iron oxide (E172), titanium dioxide (E171), hypromellose, capsule labeling (shellac, potassium hydroxide, and black iron oxide (E172)).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\nWhat the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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