About Esural 20mg Delayed-Release Tablets
Proton pump inhibitor
Used for
- Treats gastroesophageal reflux and heartburn
- Heals erosive esophagitis
- Treats stomach or duodenal ulcers
- Helps prevent ulcers with certain pain medicines
Usual adult dose
Usually 20–40 mg once daily, depending on condition; ulcer regimens may include other medicines.
Usual dose in children
For reflux, usually 10–20 mg once daily for children aged 1 year or older; dose depends on age and weight.
Common side effects
- Headache
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
Important warnings
- Long-term use may increase fracture, low magnesium, or vitamin B12 deficiency risks.
- Rarely causes severe allergic reactions or kidney inflammation.
- May mask symptoms of stomach cancer.
- Delayed-release tablets should be swallowed whole; do not crush or chew.
Pregnancy
Use when clinically needed; human pregnancy data are limited. Discuss risks and benefits with a healthcare professional.
Breastfeeding
It is not known whether esomeprazole passes into breast milk; consider clinical need and potential effects on the infant.
Interactions
- Clopidogrel: may reduce its antiplatelet effect.
- Warfarin: may increase bleeding risk; monitoring may be needed.
- Certain HIV medicines, including rilpivirine, should not be combined.
- May affect absorption of medicines needing stomach acid, such as ketoconazole.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.