Esover 20 mg Cap.
Generic Name: Esomeprazole Magnesium Trihydrate USP
Therapeutic Class |
Antiulcerant |
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Category: Pharma Product
Tag: Featured
Presentation
Esover 20 Capsule: Each capsule contains Esomeprazole Magnesium Trihydrate USP equivalent to Esomeprazole 20 mg (as enteric coated pellets).
Indications
Esover is indicated in:
- Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Healing of Erosive Esophagitis
- Maintenance of Healing of Erosive Esophagitis
- Symptomatic Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- H. pylori Eradication to Reduce the Risk of Duodenal Ulcer Recurrence
- Risk reduction of NSAID-associated Gastric Ulcer
- Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
- Acid Related Dyspepsia
Dosage & Administration
Adults and adolescents from the age of 12 years: Esover capsule should be swallowed whole and taken one hour before meal.
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Healing of Erosive Esophagitis: 20 mg or 40 mg Once Daily for 4 to 8 Weeks*
Maintenance of Healing of Erosive Esophagitis: 20 mg Once Daily**
Symptomatic Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: 20 mg Once Daily for 4 Weeks***
Risk Reduction of NSAID-Associated Gastric Ulcer: 20 mg or 40 mg Once Daily for up to 6 months
- pylori eradication to reduce the risk of Duodenal Ulcer recurrence:
Triple Therapy:
- Esomeprazole 40 mg Once Daily for 10 Days
- Amoxicillin 1000 mg Twice Daily for 10 Days
- Clarithromycin 500 mg Twice Daily for 10 Days
Pathological Hypersecretory Conditions Including Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome: 40 mg Twice Daily
Acid Related Dyspepsia: 20 mg or 40 mg once daily for 2-4 weeks
Children: GERD (1 to 11 years): 10 mg to 20 mg Esomeprazole once daily for up to 8 weeks.
Elderly: Dosage adjustment is not required in elderly patients.
* The majority of patients are healed within 4 to 8 weeks. For patients who do not heal after 4 to 8 weeks, an additional 4 to 8 weeks treatment may be considered.
** Controlled studies did not extend beyond six months.
*** If symptoms do not resolve completely after 4 weeks, an additional 4 weeks of treatment may be considered.
Packaging
Esover 20 Capsule: Box containing 6x10’s capsules in Alu-Alu blister pack.