Question 1

What is the best time to take Eszone 40mg Tablet?

Accepted Answer

Usually, Eszone 40mg Tablet is taken once a day, first thing in the morning. If you take Eszone 40mg Tablet twice a day, take 1 dose in the morning and 1 dose in the evening. The tablets should be swallowed whole (remember not be chewed or crushed) and taken at least 1 hour before a meal with some water.

Question 2

Can I take antacids along with Eszone 40mg Tablet?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can take antacids along with Eszone 40mg Tablet. Take it 2 hours before or after you take Eszone 40mg Tablet.

Question 3

Can I take Eszone 40mg Tablet for a long term?

Accepted Answer

Eszone 40mg Tablet is usually prescribed for short-term use only. However, if need arises, such as for treating peptic ulcer disease and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (ZES), Eszone 40mg Tablet may be prescribed for a long-term duration as well. Long-term use may carry an increased risk for side effects and must be discussed with the doctor. Please use Eszone 40mg Tablet as advised by your doctor and under their supervision.

Question 4

Can I stop taking Eszone 40mg Tablet if I feel better?

Accepted Answer

If you have been taking Eszone 40mg Tablet for a long time, stopping it abruptly may lead to increased acid production, thereby worsening your symptoms. Therefore, you must discuss any dose changes or if you wish to come off Eszone 40mg Tablet.

Question 5

What are the long term side effects of Eszone 40mg Tablet?

Accepted Answer

If Eszone 40mg Tablet is used for more than 3 months, certain long-term side effects may be seen. The most important of these is low magnesium levels in your blood, which may make you feel tired, confused, dizzy, or shaky. You may also have muscle twitches or an irregular heartbeat. If the use is further prolonged for more than a year, you may have an increased risk of bone fractures, stomach infections, and vitamin B12 deficiency. Vitamin B12 deficiency can make you anemic, as a result of which you may feel more tired, weak, or pale. Additionally, you may have palpitations, shortness of breath, lightheadedness, indigestion, loss of appetite, flatulence (gas), or nerve problems such as numbness, tingling, and problem in walking.

Question 6

Can I take alcohol with Eszone 40mg Tablet?

Accepted Answer

No, alcohol intake is not advised with Eszone 40mg Tablet. Alcohol itself does not affect the working of Eszone 40mg Tablet, but it can increase the acid production. This may further cause worsening of your symptoms.

Question 7

Can I take Eszone after food??

Accepted Answer

Eszone Tablets can be taken with food or on an empty stomach. However, it is best if you take it on an empty stomach one hour before taking food for better acidity control.

Question 8

Does Eszone Tablet help in reducing gas?

Accepted Answer

No, Eszone Tablet does not reduce gas. However, it helps to relieve heartburn and pain due to increased acidity.

Question 9

Is Eszone an antibiotic medicine?

Accepted Answer

No, it is not an antibiotic. It is an acidity medicine containing esomeprazole used for the treatment of ulcers, acid reflux disease, acidity, etc.

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