Before Using This medicine: In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For esomeprazole, the following should be considered: Allergies—Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to esomeprazole. Also tell your health care professionfal if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes. Pregnancy—Esomeprazole has not been studied in pregnant women. However, esomeprazole has not been shown to cause birth defects or other problems in animal studies. Breast-feeding—It is not known whether esomeprazole passes in human breast milk. Since this medicine has been shown to cause unwanted effects in animals, it may be necessary for you to take another medicine or to stop breast-feeding during treatment. Be sure you have discussed the risks and benefits of the medicine with your doctor. Children— Studies on this medicine have been done only in adult patients, and there is no specific information comparing the use of esomeprazole in children with use in other age groups. Older adults—This medicine has been tested and has not been shown to cause different side effects or problems in older people than it does in younger adults.
Other Medical Problems: The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of esomeprazole. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially: Liver disease or a history of liver disease—This condition may cause esomeprazole to build up in the body

Proper Use of This Medicine: Take one tablet 4 times a day.

Precautions While Using This Medicine: It is very important that your doctor check you at regular visits. If your condition does not improve, or if it becomes worse,discuss this with your doctor.

Side Effects of This Medicine: Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. The following side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them: More common Abdominal pain; diarrhea; headache Less common Constipation; dryness of mouth; gas; nausea Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.