Contour 20mg Capsules (14s)

Description

Contour 20 mg Capsules contain esomeprazole, a proton-pump inhibitor that reduces stomach acid production. It is used for acid-related conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease, heartburn, and peptic-ulcer-related disorders.

• Manufacturer Name: Continental
• Drug Class: Proton-pump inhibitor
• Dosage Form: Delayed-Release Capsule
• Storage: Store at room temperature in the original packaging, protected from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of children.
• Pack Size: Pack of 14 Capsules

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Ingredients

• Esomeprazole 20 mg

Benefits

• Relief and treatment of symptoms associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease, including heartburn and acid regurgitation.
• Healing and prevention of acid-related damage to the esophagus.
• Treatment of gastric and duodenal ulcers, including use with antibiotics for Helicobacter pylori eradication when prescribed.
• Prevention or treatment of ulcers associated with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs when clinically indicated.

Usage & Safety

For Adult

• Take exactly as prescribed, usually once daily before a meal.
• Swallow the capsule whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split it.
• For common reflux symptoms, adults are often prescribed 20 mg once daily for a limited course; the duration and dose depend on the diagnosis and medical response.
• For Helicobacter pylori treatment or other ulcer conditions, use only as part of the prescribed combination regimen.

For Children

• Use in children only on medical advice.
• Dosage depends on age, body weight, diagnosis, and the ability to swallow the dosage form.
• This 20 mg capsule should not be given to young children or used in children below the recommended age without a pediatrician's direction.

Side Effects

• Common effects may include headache, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, vomiting, flatulence, and dry mouth.
• Long-term or high-dose use may be associated with low magnesium, vitamin B12 deficiency, fractures, intestinal infections, or kidney inflammation.
• Stop use and obtain urgent medical help for severe allergic reactions, facial or throat swelling, breathing difficulty, blistering rash, severe or persistent diarrhea, seizures, irregular heartbeat, or yellowing of the skin or eyes.

Contraindications

• Do not use in patients with a known allergy to esomeprazole, other proton-pump inhibitors, or any capsule ingredient.
• Do not use with medicines containing rilpivirine.
• Seek medical evaluation before use if there is unexplained weight loss, difficulty or pain when swallowing, vomiting blood, black stools, persistent vomiting, severe abdominal pain, or suspected gastrointestinal cancer.
• Use cautiously in significant liver disease, previous low magnesium or vitamin B12 levels, osteoporosis, or a history of Clostridioides difficile-associated diarrhea.

Precautions & Warnings

• May reduce the effectiveness of clopidogrel; use together only when specifically approved by a clinician.
• Do not combine with rilpivirine-containing medicines; other HIV medicines such as atazanavir or nelfinavir may also be unsuitable.
• May interact with warfarin, methotrexate at high doses, tacrolimus, digoxin, phenytoin, diazepam, and medicines affected by stomach acidity.
• Tell the prescriber about all prescription medicines, antacids, supplements, and herbal products before use.
• Alcohol may worsen reflux symptoms and should be limited.

Pregnancy

• Use during pregnancy only when recommended by a healthcare professional after considering expected benefits and potential risks.
• Available evidence for proton-pump inhibitors has not shown a clear increase in major birth defects, but direct data for esomeprazole remain limited.
• Small amounts may pass into breast milk; consult a healthcare professional before use while breastfeeding, particularly with prolonged treatment or in a premature or medically fragile infant.