Esomeprazole

It is a universal drug that is used to give remedy to some situations when the stomach is experiencing too much acidity is called Esomeprazole. This generic drug is used to heal stomach conditions such as gastric and duodenal ulcers, erosive esophagitis as well as gastroesophageal reflux diseases or (GERD). GERD is a type of concern in the stomach which is about the acid reflux, and which goes back into the esophagus.

Esomeprazole is a kind of PPI or Proton Pump Inhibitor. What it does is that it reduces the acid produced by the stomach..

It's usual to take omeprazole once a day in the morning.

For severe illness, you can take it twice a day - in the morning and in the evening.

Common side effects include headache, diarrhoea and stomach pain. These tend to be mild and go away when you stop taking the medicine.

If you're self-treating with omeprazole, don't take it for longer than 2 weeks without checking with a doctor.

Omeprazole is also called by the brand names Losec and Losec MUPS.

Most people who take omeprazole don't have any side effects. If you do get a side effect, it's usually mild and will go away when you stop taking omeprazole.