Description

Esvin 20mg Capsules

Indications

Erosive reflux oesophagitis, prevention of relapse of oesophagitis, symptomatic treatment of GERD. Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, severe peptic ulcer bleeding (following endoscopic treatment). In combination with antibiotics for the eradication of H. pylori, healing of H. pylori-associated duodenal ulcer and prevention of relapse of H. pylori-associated peptic ulcers. Treatment and prevention of NSAID-associated peptic ulceration.

Dosage

Adults: Erosive oesophagitis: 40 mg once daily for 4-8 wk. Prevention of relapse, 20 mg once daily. GERD without oesophagitis: 20 mg once daily for 4 wk. Maintenance, 20 mg once daily as required. Zollinger-Ellison syndrome: Initially 40 mg two times daily, can be altered according to response. Usual dose: 80-160 mg daily, doses over 80 mg must be given in two divided doses. Triple therapy vs H. pylori: 20 mg twice daily with amoxicillin 1 gm twice daily and clarithromycin 500 mg twice daily for 7 days. NSAID ulceration: 20 mg once daily for 4-8 wk, Prevention, 20 mg once daily. Children: Not recommended.