Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) summary
The
full CMI on the next page has more details. If you are worried about using this medicine,
speak to your doctor or pharmacist.
1. Why am I taking ESOPREZE?
ESOPREZE contains the active ingredient esomeprazole magnesium trihydrate. ESOPREZE
is used to treat reflux conditions and ulcers. ESOPREZE is also taken to help stop
reflux coming back or relapsing.
For more information, see Section
1. Why am I taking ESOPREZE? in the full CMI.
2. What should I know before I take ESOPREZE?
Do not take ESOPREZE if you have ever had an allergic reaction to esomeprazole or
any of the ingredients listed at the end of the CMI. Do not use if you have allergies
to any medicines containing a proton pump inhibitor.
Talk to your doctor if you have any other medical conditions, take any other medicines,
or are pregnant or plan to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
For more information, see Section
2. What should I know before I take ESOPREZE? in the full CMI.
3. What if I am taking other medicines?
Some medicines may interfere with ESOPREZE and affect how it works.
4. How do I take ESOPREZE?
Take one ESOPREZE tablet each day, unless your doctor has told you otherwise.
Swallow ESOPREZE tablets whole with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the tablets.
If the tablets are chewed or crushed they will not work properly.
5. What should I know while taking ESOPREZE?
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Things you should do
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Remind any doctor, dentist, or pharmacist you visit that you are taking ESOPREZE.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist as soon as possible if you do not feel well while you
are taking ESOPREZE.
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Things you should not do
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Do not take it to treat any other complaints unless your doctor tells you to.
Do not give this medicine to anyone else, even if their symptoms seem similar to yours.
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Driving or using machines
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ESOPREZE is unlikely to affect your ability to drive or to operate machinery.
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Food and Drink
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ESOPREZE can be taken with food or on an empty stomach.
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Looking after your medicine
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Keep it in a cool, dry place where the temperature stays below 25°C.
Keep your ESOPREZE tablets in the blister pack until it is time to take it.
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6. Are there any side effects?
All medicines can have side effects. If they do occur, they are usually minor and
temporary. Do not be alarmed by this list.
You may not experience any of them. The most common side effects are stomach complaints
and headache. The more serious and uncommon or rare side effects are blurred vision,
mood changes, confusion or depression, muscle pain or weakness, joint pain, increase
in breast size (males), increased sweating, changes in sleep patterns, fever, increased
bruising, "pins and needles", hair loss, tremor, blood in the urine, skin reaction,
especially in sun-exposed areas, with joint pain, swelling of body parts, difficulty
breathing, skin reactions or signs of liver inflammation.
Active ingredient: esomeprazole magnesium trihydrate
Full Consumer Medicine Information (CMI)
This leaflet provides important information about taking ESOPREZE. You should also speak to your doctor or pharmacist if you would like further information
or if you have any concerns or questions about using ESOPREZE.
Where to find information in this leaflet:
1. Why am I taking ESOPREZE?
ESOPREZE contains the active ingredient esomeprazole magnesium trihydrate. ESOPREZE is a type of medicine called a proton-pump inhibitor. It works by decreasing
the amount of acid made by the stomach, to give relief of symptoms and allow healing
to take place.
ESOPREZE is used to treat reflux oesophagitis. This can be caused by "washing back" (reflux) of food and acid from the stomach into
the food pipe (oesophagus). ESOPREZE is also taken to help stop reflux oesophagitis
coming back or relapsing.
ESOPREZE is taken to treat the symptoms of pain or discomfort in the stomach caused
by NSAIDs, a type of medicine for pain or inflammation. ESOPREZE is also taken to help heal and prevent ulcers caused by NSAIDs.
ESOPREZE together with antibiotics is taken to treat peptic ulcer. Most people who have a peptic (gastric and duodenal) ulcer also have a bacterium called
Helicobacter pylori in their stomach.
When ESOPREZE and antibiotics are taken together, they work to kill the bacterium
and let your ulcer heal. You may need further treatment with antibiotics.
ESOPREZE is also used to treat a rare condition called Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
This is a condition where the stomach produces large amounts of acid, much more than
in ulcers or reflux disease.
ESOPREZE is taken as follow up treatment for bleeding peptic ulcers.
2. What should I know before I take ESOPREZE?
Warnings
Do not use ESOPREZE if:
You are allergic to esomeprazole, or any of the ingredients listed at the end of this
leaflet.
You are allergic to any medicines containing a proton-pump inhibitor.
Always check the ingredients to make sure you can use this medicine.
You are taking atazanavir or cilostazol
ESOPREZE is not approved for use in children younger than 1 year of age.
Check with your doctor if you:
have any allergies to any other medicines or foods
have any other medical conditions such as any problems with your liver, severe kidney
problems
have been diagnosed with osteoporosis
have ever had a skin reaction after treatment with a medicine similar to ESOPREZE
that reduces stomach acid
take any medicines for any other condition
During treatment, you may be at risk of developing certain side effects. It is important
you understand these risks and how to monitor for them. See additional information
under Section
6. Are there any side effects?
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Check with your doctor if you are pregnant or intend to become pregnant.
Talk to your doctor if you are breastfeeding or intend to breastfeed.
Do not take ESOPREZE if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless your doctor says
so.
It is not known if it is safe for you to take ESOPREZE while you are pregnant. It
may affect your baby.
It is not known if your baby can take in ESOPREZE from breast milk if you are breastfeeding.
3. What if I am taking other medicines?
Do not take ESOPREZE if you are taking the following medicines:
atazanavir and nelfinavir - medicines used to treat viral infections such as human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
cilostazol - a medicine used to treat intermittent claudication
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines, including any
medicines, vitamins, or supplements that you buy without a prescription from your
pharmacy, supermarket, or health food shop.
Some medicines may interfere with ESOPREZE and affect how it works.
These include:
ketoconazole, itraconazole and voriconazole - medicines used to treat fungal infections
diazepam - a medicine used to treat anxiety and some other conditions
phenytoin - a medicine used to treat epilepsy or fits
citalopram, clomipramine, and imipramine - medicines used to treat depression
St John's wort - a herbal remedy used to treat mood disorders
clarithromycin and rifampicin - medicines used to treat bacterial infections
warfarin and clopidogrel - medicines used to prevent blood clots
digoxin - a medicine used to treat heart conditions
methotrexate - a medicine used to treat arthritis and some types of cancer
tacrolimus and mycophenolate mofetil - medicines used to assist in organ transplants
erlotinib or related medicines used to treat cancer
These medicines may be affected by ESOPREZE or may affect how well it works. You may
need different amounts of your medicine or you may need to take different medicines.
Your doctor can tell you what to do if you are taking any other medicines.
Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure about what medicines, vitamins
or supplements you are taking and if these affect
ESOPREZE.
4. How do I take ESOPREZE?
How much to take
Take one ESOPREZE tablet each day, unless your doctor has told you otherwise. The
dose of ESOPREZE tablets is usually 20 mg or 40 mg a day depending on what condition
you are being treated for and how severe it is.
Follow the instructions provided and use ESOPREZE until your doctor tells you to stop.
When to take ESOPREZE
Take ESOPREZE at about the same time each day.
Keeping a regular time for taking ESOPREZE will help to remind you to take it.
How to take ESOPREZE
Swallow ESOPREZE tablets whole with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the tablets.
If the tablets are chewed or crushed they will not work properly.
If you have difficulty swallowing the tablets:
1. Place the tablet in half a glass of non-carbonated water. Mineral water or other
liquids are not suitable.
2. Gently mix the tablet and water by stirring, taking care not to crush the tablet.
3. Stir until the tablet dissolves into little pellets.
4. Drink the liquid with the pellets immediately, or within 30 minutes. Do not chew
the pellets.
5. Rinse the glass with half a glass of water and drink.
If you cannot swallow at all, follow steps 1-3 above to disperse the tablets and administer
the liquid and pellets through a gastric tube.
If you forget to take ESOPREZE
ESOPREZE should be taken regularly at the same time each day. If you miss your dose
at the usual time, take it as soon as you remember, and then go back to taking it
as you would normally.
If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the dose you missed and take your next
dose when you are meant to.
Do not take a double dose to make up for the dose you missed.
If you take too much ESOPREZE
If you think that you have taken too much ESOPREZE, you may need urgent medical attention.
You should immediately:
phone the Poisons Information Centre
(by calling
13 11 26), or
contact your doctor, or
go to the Emergency Department at your nearest hospital.
You should do this even if there are no signs of discomfort or poisoning.
5. What should I know while taking ESOPREZE?
Things you should do
Take ESOPREZE exactly as your doctor has prescribed.
If you are about to be started on any new medicine, tell your doctor, dentist, or
pharmacist that you are taking ESOPREZE.
Tell all doctors, dentists and pharmacists who are treating you that you are taking
ESOPREZE.
Tell your doctor if you become pregnant while you are taking ESOPREZE.
Tell your doctor if your symptoms return.
If you need to have any medical tests while you are taking ESOPREZE, tell your doctor.
Remind any doctor, dentist, or pharmacist you visit that you are using ESOPREZE.
Things you should not do
Do not take it to treat any other complaints unless your doctor tells you to.
Do not give this medicine to anyone else, even if their symptoms seem similar to yours.
Driving or using machines
Be careful before you drive or use any machines or tools until you know how ESOPREZE
affects you.
ESOPREZE is unlikely to affect your ability to drive or to operate machinery.
Food and drink
ESOPREZE can be taken with food or on an empty stomach.
Looking after your medicine
Keep your ESOPREZE tablets in the blister pack until it is time to take it.
Store ESOPREZE in a cool dry place away from moisture, heat, or sunlight; for example,
do not store it:
in the bathroom or near a sink, or
in the car or on window sills.
Keep ESOPREZE where young children cannot reach it.
Getting rid of any unwanted medicine
If you no longer need to take ESOPREZE or it is out of date, take it to any pharmacy
for safe disposal.
Do not take this medicine after the expiry date.
6. Are there any side effects?
All medicines can have side effects. If you do experience any side effects, most of
them are minor and temporary. However, some side effects may need medical attention.
See the information below and, if you need to, ask your doctor or pharmacist if you
have any further questions about side effects.
Less serious side effects
Serious side effects
Occasionally, ESOPREZE may be associated with changes in your liver or blood, which
may require your doctor to do certain blood tests.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you notice anything else that may be making you
feel unwell.
Other side effects not listed here may occur in some people.
Some problems are more likely to arise from the condition itself rather than the treatment.
For this reason, contact your doctor immediately if you notice any of the following:
pain or indigestion during treatment with ESOPREZE
you begin to vomit blood or food
you pass black (blood-stained) motions
Tell your doctor if your reflux symptoms return after you stop taking ESOPREZE.
Reporting side effects
After you have received medical advice for any side effects you experience, you can
report side effects to the Therapeutic Goods Administration online at
www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems . By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of
this medicine.
Always make sure you speak to your doctor or pharmacist before you decide to stop
taking ESOPREZE.
7. Product details
This medicine is only available with a doctor's prescription.
What ESOPREZE contains
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Active ingredient
(main ingredient)
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esomeprazole magnesium trihydrate
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Other ingredients
(inactive ingredients)
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glyceryl monostearate
hyprolose
hypromellose
magnesium stearate
methacrylic acid copolymer
microcrystalline cellulose
synthetic paraffin
macrogol 6000
polysorbate 80
crospovidone
sodium stearylfumarate
purified talc
titanium dioxide
triethyl citrate
sugar spheres (maize starch and sucrose)
The tablets are coloured with iron oxide red and/or iron oxide yellow.
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Potential allergens
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sorbates
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Do not take ESOPREZE if you are allergic to any of these ingredients.
What ESOPREZE looks like
ESOPREZE 20 mg are light pink, oblong shaped tablets engraved 20 mg on one side and
A / EH on the other
(AUST R 349670).
ESOPREZE 40 mg are pink, oblong shaped tablets engraved 40 mg on one side and A /
EI on the other
(AUST R 349671).
Who distributes ESOPREZE?
AstraZeneca Pty Ltd
ABN 54 009 682 311
66 Talavera Road
Macquarie Park NSW 2113
Telephone: 1800 805 342
This leaflet was prepared in December 2022.
© AstraZeneca 2022
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