Perrigo Heartburn & Acid Reflux Control Gastro-Resistant 7 Capsules 20mg The active ingredient Esomeprazole is used to treat GERD (
Gastroesophageal reflux disease) providing control and relief from heartburn. This prevents the contents of the stomach being regurgitated and leaving a bitter and nasty sensation and taste in the throat and mouth. Esomeprazole has a greater propensity than Omeprazole in having the same degree of acid suppression with lower doses & being more effective in treating the symptoms of esophagitis (
inflammation of the esophagus).
Heartburn and indigestion symptoms creates a burning sensation in the lower chest and may last repeatedly.
Also available in a
14 capsule 20 mg pack.
- Gastro-Resistant Capsules.
- Relief from Heart Burn.
- One Capsule Daily.
- Treats the symptoms of Acid Regurgitation.
- 24 Hour Relief.
Dosage: The Capsules should be swallowed whole (Do not crush or chew ).
Adults 18 years of Age & Over:
Take One Capsule Once a Day.
Do not exceed the stated dose.
It may take 2-3 days for the medication to be fully effective.
Cautions and Warnings:
If your symptoms do not improve or worsen after taking this medication for 14 days consecutively please seek a further consultation with your Pharmacist or Doctor.
Talk to your Pharmacist or Doctor before taking if:
- you are taking any of the medicines listed in the package leaflet.
- You are over 55 years of Age and have new (or recently changed) Reflux Symptoms.
- You are Allergic to Esomeprazole or any of the ingredients contained in this medicine.
Not to be used by Children & Adolescents under the age of 18 years.
Keep out of the Sight and reach of Children.
Ingredients:
Each capsule contains 20mg esomeprazole (as magnesium dihydrate )
Sugar spheres (containing sucrose & maize starch)
Hypromellose, Dimethicone Emulsion 35% (containing dimethicone, propyl-p-hydroxybenzoate (E216), methyl-p-hydroxybenzoate (E218), sorbic acid,sodium benzoate, polyethylene glycol sorbitan monolaureate, octylphenoxy ethanol & propylene glycol),Polysorbate 80,Mannitol,Diacetylated monoglycerides,Talc,Methacrylic acid-ethyl acrylate copolymer (1:1) dispersion 30% (containing copolymer of methacrylic acid & ethylacrylate, sodium lauryl sulfate & polysorbate 80),Triethyl citrate & Stearoyl macrolgolglycerides.
The Capsule Shell contains Black iron oxide(E172), Shellac, Yellow iron oxide(E172), Titanium dioxide(E171) & Gelatine
Do Not Store Above 25°.