Esoral 20mg Capsule is used to treat conditions caused by excessive stomach acid production, including erosive esophagitis, GERD, Helicobacter pylori infection, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. It is also used for short-term treatment of severe erosive esophagitis and symptomatic GERD not responding to standard treatment.
As a proton pump inhibitor, Esoral 20mg Capsule blocks the proton pump in stomach cells, reducing acid production. Dosage is determined by your doctor based on various factors.
Patients with chronic liver disease may have difficulty processing the medication. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult a doctor before taking it.
Common side effects include diarrhea, gas, vomiting, headache, nausea, and stomach aches. Severe adverse reactions, though rare, include bone fractures, decreased magnesium levels, seizures, irregular heartbeats, muscle spasms, and weakness.
Prolonged use may lead to decreased Vitamin B12 absorption and other rare side effects like intestinal inflammation, kidney damage, allergic reactions, weight loss, and fever.