Esme

Esme Dosage/Direction for Use

esomeprazole

Manufacturer:

Zifam Pinnacle

Distributor:

Pinnacle House
Full Prescribing Info
Dosage/Direction for Use
The dose of Esomeprazole will be different for different patients. Follow the doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of esomeprazole. If the dose is different, do not change it unless the doctor tells the patient to do so.
The number or doses the patient takes each day and the length of time they take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which they are taking esomeprazole.
To treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD): Adults: 20 or 40 milligrams (mg) taken once a day for 4 to 8 weeks.
Children up to 18 years of age: Use and dose must be determined by the doctor.
To prevent gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD): Adults: 20 mg taken once a day.
Children up to 18 years of age: Use and dose must be determined by the doctor.
To treat ulcers related to infection with H. pylori: Adults 40 mg once daily, plus amoxicillin 1000 mg (1g) plus clarithromycin 500 mg, taken together before meals twice a day for ten days.
Children up to 18 years of age: Use and dose must be determined by the doctor.
To reduce chance of gastric ulcers in patients who are taking NSAIDs: Adults: 20 or 40 mg taken once a day.
Children up to 18 years of age: Use and dose must be determined by the doctor.
Missed dose: If the patient misses a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to the regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.
The recommended once daily dosage should preferably be administered before a meal.
Maintenance treatment for the prevention of Gastro-oesophageal reflux: One 20 mg tablet per day for up to one year. No clinical information is available for treatment longer than one year.
Functional Dyspepsia: One 20 mg tablets dally for two to four weeks.
Children: The use of Esomeprazole in children has not been studied.
Elderly Patients: No adjustment to the dose is necessary. The daily dose of 40 mg should not be exceeded.
Renal Insufficiency: No dose adjustment is required in the presence of renal failure, including patients on dialysis.
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