About Esorok capsule 40mg
Acid reducing capsule used for acidity, heartburn and stomach ulcers.
- Esorok lowers stomach acid and is commonly used for gastroesophageal reflux disease, also known as chronic acid reflux.
- Heartburn, regurgitation and a burning sensation behind the chest usually settle within the first week of treatment.
- Stomach and duodenal ulcers, including those linked to long term painkiller use, heal faster with this capsule.
- Frequent tea, spicy food and irregular meal timings are common acidity triggers in Pakistan that this medicine helps manage.
Esorok Capsule Uses in Urdu
- ایسوروک کیپسول معدے کی زیادہ تیزابیت اور ریفلکس یعنی جی ای آر ڈی کے علاج کے لیے استعمال ہوتا ہے۔
- سینے میں جلن اور کھٹی ڈکاروں جیسی علامات میں ہفتے بھر میں بہتری آنا شروع ہو جاتی ہے۔
- معدے اور آنت کے السر کے علاج میں بھی یہ کیپسول مؤثر سمجھا جاتا ہے۔
- زیادہ چائے، مصالحے دار غذا اور بے وقت کھانے سے ہونے والی تیزابیت میں بھی یہ مفید ہے۔
Esorok capsule 40mg formula
How to use Esorok capsule 40mg?
- One capsule is usually taken once daily, roughly an hour before the first meal of the day.
- Water should be used to swallow the capsule whole, since chewing can affect how the medicine works.
- A short course of four weeks is common for reflux, while ulcers may need a longer treatment period.
- Doses should not be stopped suddenly without a doctor's advice, even once symptoms feel better.
Drug Interactions
- Clopidogrel: This capsule can reduce how well clopidogrel prevents blood clots.
- Methotrexate: Combined use at high methotrexate doses can increase the risk of toxicity.
- Ketoconazole and itraconazole: Absorption of these antifungal medicines can drop when stomach acid is reduced.
- Warfarin: Blood clotting levels should be monitored more closely when both medicines are used together.
Risks and warnings
- Extended use: Use beyond a year can lower magnesium, calcium and vitamin B12 absorption.
- Elderly patients: Long term use has been linked to a higher risk of bone fractures in older adults.
- Liver disease: Patients with liver impairment need a lower dose under medical supervision.
- Alarm symptoms: Blood in vomit or stool, unexplained weight loss or trouble swallowing need urgent evaluation, not self treatment.
Side Effects
- Headache
- Bloating or mild stomach pain
- Nausea
- Diarrhea or constipation
- Rare but serious effects such as severe diarrhea, low magnesium or a severe skin reaction
Storage Conditions
Below 25°C, dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture.
