Perrigo esomeprazole capsules are a reliable treatment for symptoms of indigestion and acid reflux. Just one capsule a day is all you’ll need to ease symptoms like heartburn, a sore throat, and that sour taste in your mouth caused by reflux. If you’re looking for quick and simple reflux relief that lasts all day, Perrigo heartburn and acid reflux control capsules could be the perfect treatment for you.

As a legal requirement, we must determine the medicine we supply to you is appropriate for your personal use. When purchasing any medicinal product, you are agreeing to use the medicine as per the manufacturer’s patient information leaflet. You also agree to follow any important advice in the listing and answer any questions if contacted via phone by our pharmacy team.

Take one esomeprazole 20mg capsule a day, at any time of day.

You should not take this treatment for more than 14 days in a row unless you have been advised to do so by your doctor or pharmacist.

You may not notice an immediate improvement in your symptoms until day 2 or 3 of your treatment, if your symptoms get worse or you do not notice any improvement after taking your medication for 14 days in a row you should speak to your doctor.

Ingredients: Each gastro-resistant capsule contains 20mg esomeprazole (as magnesium dihydrate).

Also contains : Sucrose and Parahydroxybenzoates.

Like all medications, esomeprazole can have side effects, although not everyone will experience them.

The most common side effects of this medication include:

• Headaches .
• Digestive symptoms, e.g. diarrhoea, stomach aches, constipation, and wind .
• Feeling or being sick .
• Benign growths or polyps in the stomach.
• For a complete list of potential side effects of this treatment, please see the patient information leaflet included with your medication.
• Serious side effects If you experience any of the following serious side effects of this medication you should seek immediate medical assistance from a doctor or emergency services, if necessary.
• Symptoms of a severe allergic reaction, e.g.
• Wheezing.
• Difficulty breathing or swallowing.
• Swelling of the mouth, tongue, face, or throat, fainting, an itchy skin rash, or hives .
• Reddening of the skin with blisters and bleeding in the eyes, lips, mouth, nose, and genitals .
• Symptoms of liver problems, e.g. yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes (jaundice), dark urine, or tiredness.

You should avoid taking any unnecessary medication while pregnant or breastfeeding, including esomeprazole.

However, heartburn and indigestion are common during pregnancy, so if you feel you need treatment you should speak to your doctor or pharmacist.

They will be able to recommend a treatment that will be safe for you to use throughout pregnancy and while breastfeeding.

Esomeprazole capsules are not suitable for use in children or those under the age of 18.

If you are over the age of 55 and take indigestion medication every day or have new or different symptoms of acid reflux than usual, you should speak to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine.

 Esomeprazole capsules contain sucrose, which may not be suitable for those who have an intolerance to some sugars.

This product contains less than 1 mmol of sodium in each capsule, making it essentially sodium-free.

Some other medications can interact with esomeprazole, making your treatment less effective or causing unpleasant side effects.

You should not take this product if you are already taking any of the following medicines:

• Nelfinavir, which is used to treat the HIV infection Clopidogrel, which is used to prevent blood clots
• Any other PPIs, such as pantoprazole, lansoprazole, or omeprazole H2 antagonists, such as ranitidine or famotidine.
• Some other medications can interact with esomeprazole, making your treatment less effective or causing unpleasant side effects.

This product will have a expiry of 12 months or over.

Please store in a cool dry place, away from direct sunlight and out of reach and sight of children.