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Buy Perrigo Esomeprazole Heartburn & Acid Reflux Control Capsules
Perrigo Esomeprazole Heartburn & Acid Reflux Control Capsules are a reliable treatment for indigestion and acid reflux symptoms.
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 straightforward reflux relief that lasts all day, Perrigo heartburn and acid reflux control capsules could be the perfect treatment.
How Perrigo Esomeprazole Heartburn & Acid Reflux Control Capsules work
The active ingredient, esomeprazole, is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI).
These medications relieve heartburn and acid reflux by reducing the amount of stomach acid you produce, reducing the chances of it travelling into your food pipe. This gives your food pipe time to heal from previous irritation while reducing symptoms like heartburn, burping, and a sour taste in your mouth.
Directions
Always take Perrigo Esomeprazole Heartburn & Acid Reflux Control Capsules exactly as described in the patient information leaflet or as your doctor / Chemist4U pharmacist has told you.
Take 1 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.
Side effects
Like all medicines, Perrigo Esomeprazole Heartburn & Acid Reflux Control Capsules may cause side effects in some people, but these won’t affect everybody. Common side effects of this product may include:
- Headaches
- Diarrhoea
- Stomach ache
- Constipation
- Wind
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Benign growths or polyps in the stomach
If you experience any side effects, including any not included in the patient information leaflet, you can report them using the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme.
Serious side effects
Seek emergency medical attention if you notice any signs of a severe allergic reaction, symptoms of which include swelling of the face and throat, skin rash, breathing difficulties and/or loss of consciousness.
If you experience any of the following side effects, stop taking this medicine straight away and seek medical advice immediately:
- 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
Warnings
Perrigo Esomeprazole Heartburn & Acid Reflux Control Capsules may be unsuitable for certain people. Do not take these capsules if you are allergic to any of the ingredients.
Talk to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before taking this medicine if:
- You have had a stomach ulcer or stomach surgery in the past
- You have jaundice or severe liver problems
- You have severe kidney problems
- You have ever had a skin reaction after taking a similar medication
Using/taking other medicines
If you are taking or have recently taken any medication, including medication obtained without a prescription, talk to your healthcare provider before taking this medicine.
Do not take these capsules if you are taking any medicine containing nelfinavir (used for HIV).
You must tell your healthcare provider if you are taking the following medication:
- Ketoconazole, voriconazole and itraconazole (used to treat infections caused by a fungus)
- Clarithromycin (used to treat infections)
- Erlotinib (used to treat cancer)
- Methotrexate (used to treat cancer and rheumatic disorders)
- Digoxin (used for heart problems)
- Atazanavir or saquinavir (used to treat HIV infection)
- Citalopram, imipramine or clomipramine (used to treat depression)
- Diazepam (used to treat anxiety, relax muscles or in epilepsy)
- Phenytoin (used to treat epilepsy)
- Medicines that are used to thin your blood, e.g. warfarin
- Cilostazol (used to treat intermittent claudication)
- Cisapride (used for indigestion and heartburn)
- Rifampicin (used to treat tuberculosis)
- Tacrolimus (used after an organ transplantation)
- St. John’s wort
Age restrictions
This medication is unsuitable for anyone under 18 years old.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Do not take these capsules if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, you must ask your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist for advice before taking any new medicine.
Storage information
Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place out of sight and reach of children. Do not use after the expiry date, referring to the last day of the month stated on the packaging. Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste.
Important information
This product is a medicine; make sure to speak to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before taking this product if you have an underlying medical problem or are taking any other medicine or complementary therapy. If your symptoms get worse or continue after taking this product, contact us or your doctor. For medical services in your area, please refer to the NHS website.
If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, speak to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before taking this product. If you suffer from any allergies, ask your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist if this medicine is right for you.
Store all medicines out of sight and reach of children.
Please read the included leaflet carefully before taking this product.
Please contact your GP if appropriate regarding this product.
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Advice & Guides
Dealing with indigestion & heartburn this Easter
Are heartburn and acid reflux the same thing?
Heartburn is a symptom of acid reflux, rather than a separate issue in itself.
Acid reflux is what happens when excess stomach acid moves up your food pipe, causing irritation as it goes.
Heartburn is a burning feeling in your chest that happens as a result of that excess stomach acid burning your food pipe.
You may experience other symptoms of acid reflux, such as burping or a sore throat, without heartburn, but heartburn can't happen without acid reflux.
What is heartburn?
Heartburn is a symptom of acid reflux. It occurs when acid produced by the stomach travels up towards the throat and causes a burning sensation in the middle of your chest.
You may also experience a cough, hiccups, bad breath and nausea when suffering from acid reflux.
Although acid reflux is not a serious condition it may be a symptom of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD), a long-term form of acid reflux.
If you often experience heartburn and acid reflux it is recommended that you seek advice from your doctor, as they will be able to prescribe a medicine known as a proton pump inhibitor (usually either omeprazole or lansoprazole) which can help to reduce the amount of stomach acid that is produced by your stomach.
What is GORD?
GORD stands for gastro-oesophagal reflux disease and is also known as GERD in American English.
GORD is often recognised as a persistent or prolonged form of acid reflux and can be a severe condition in some patients.
As well as heartburn, some of the most common symptoms of GORD include:
- An unpleasant taste in the mouth
- Bad breath
- Bloating and wind
- A sore throat
- Feeling or being sick
- Pain or difficulty swallowing
- A persistent cough
- Tooth decay and gum disease
Are GERD and GORD the same thing?
You may have heard of both GERD and GORD.
These are both the exact same condition: GERD stands for gastroesophageal reflux disease and GORD stands for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease.
The difference is down to the British spelling of oesophagus compared to the American spelling, esophagus.
