Esomep (esomeprazole) is a medication that decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach. It is usually used in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux desease, among others.
• Esomeprazole belongs to a group of medicines called ‘proton pump inhibitors’. They work by reducing the amount of acid that your stomach produces.
• This medicine is used in adults for the short term treatment of reflux symptoms (for example, heartburn and acid regurgitation).
• Reflux is the backflow of acid from the stomach into the gullet (“foodpipe”) which may become inflamed and painful. This may cause you symptoms such as a painful sensation in the chest rising up to your throat (heartburn) and a sour taste in the mouth (acid regurgitation).
Esomeprazole Gastro-resistant tablets are indicated in adults for:
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
• Treatment of erosive reflux esophagitis.
• Long-term management of patients with healed esophagitis to prevent relapse.
• Symptomatic treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).