Should be taken on an empty stomach: Take w/ a full glass of plain water only, at least 30 min before the 1st food/drink/medication of the day & remain in sitting/upright position for at least 30 min. Swallow whole, do not chew/crush.
Patients w/ active upper GI problems eg, dysphagia or oesophagial disease, gastritis, duodenitis or ulcers, recent history (w/in the previous yr) of major GI disease eg, peptic ulcer, active GI bleeding, or upper GI surgery other than pyloroplasty; Barett's oesophagus. Not to be used during pregnancy & lactation.
Food & beverages, Ca supplements, antacids & other oral medicinal products may interfere in absorption (take after at least 30 min). Caution when in concomitant w/ NSAID.
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