Othera 40 Capsule | 1 Strip

✔️ Benefits

Relieves acidity, heartburn, and indigestion.

Promotes healing of gastric and duodenal ulcers.

Suitable for adults, elderly patients, and those with special conditions, with physician guidance.

Improves quality of life by reducing digestive discomfort.

✔️ Therapeutic Uses

• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): Provides relief from heartburn and acid regurgitation.
• Erosive Esophagitis: Promotes healing of esophageal inflammation caused by chronic acid exposure.
• Zollinger–Ellison Syndrome: Controls excessive acid production linked to pancreatic tumors.
• Peptic Ulcer Prevention: Reduces risk of ulcers, particularly in patients on long-term NSAID therapy.
• H. pylori Eradication (with combination therapy): Helps eliminate infection that contributes to ulcer formation.

✔️ Interaction

Esomeprazole may interact with:

• Blood thinners (clopidogrel, warfarin)
• Antifungals (ketoconazole, voriconazole, itraconazole)
• Antiretrovirals (atazanavir, nelfinavir, rilpivirine)
• Methotrexate, digoxin, rifampicin, ampicillin
• Iron supplements and St. John’s Wort
• Always inform your physician about ongoing medications.

✔️ Common Side Effects

• Headache
• Nausea or vomiting
• Abdominal pain
• Diarrhea
• Dizziness or joint pain

✔️ Dosage and Administration

• Take 30 minutes to 1 hour before meals for maximum effectiveness.
• Swallow whole with water; do not crush, chew, or break.
• Dose and duration depend on the condition and the doctor’s recommendation.

✔️ Precautions & Warnings

• Long-term use may cause Vitamin B12, calcium, and magnesium deficiency, raising the risk of osteoporosis.
• Can mask serious conditions like gastric cancer; report unexplained weight loss, severe pain, or blood in stool.
• Use with caution in liver or kidney impairment.
• Not recommended for children under 5 years.
• Safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding under medical supervision.

✔️ Storage:

Keep in a cool, dry place, away from sunlight. Use before the expiry date.