Eskem Capsule: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects in Pakistan

Eskem Capsule Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Price in Pakistan

1. Quick Info (Mukhtasir Maloomat)

2. What is Eskem Capsule? (Eskem Capsule kya hai)

Eskem Capsule is a medicine commonly prescribed in Pakistan for acid-related conditions. It contains the active ingredient Esomeprazole, which belongs to the Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) class of drugs. This medication works by reducing stomach acid production and can help manage symptoms associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), heartburn, and ulcers. Always follow your doctor’s instructions for dosage and duration.

3. Uses (Fayde / Kis kaam aati hai)

• Acid reflux (bukhar)
• GERD
• Heartburn (dard)
• Stomach ulcers (kamzori)
• Duodenal ulcers (buzurg log)
• Acid-related chest burning (chest pain)
• Sour taste due to reflux (taste sour)
• Prevention of ulcers caused by NSAIDs
• Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (high acid production) (high acid)

4. Who Should Take (Kis ko leni chahiye)

• Patients with GERD or heartburn
• Individuals suffering from stomach ulcers
• People with duodenal ulcers

5. When NOT to Take (Kab nahi leni chahiye)

• If you are allergic to esomeprazole or similar medicines
• Severe liver problems unless advised by a doctor
• Low magnesium levels
• Taking certain HIV medicines that interact with PPIs

6. Dosage (Kitni leni hai)

• As prescribed

• Weight-based dose

• Recommended limit se zyada na len

• Agar dose bhool jayein to yaad aane par le lein. Agar agli dose ka waqt qareeb ho to dose skip karein. Double dose kabhi na lein.

7. How to Take (Kaise leni hai)

• Once daily (roz ek dafa)

• Same time (har din aik hi waqt)

• Morning preferred (subah lena behtar)

• With or without food (khane ke sath ya baghair)

8. Best Time (Kab leni chahiye)

• Morning (subah)

• Daily same time (routine maintain karein)

9. Empty Stomach or After Food (Khali pait ya khane ke baad)

• Dono taraf se le sakte hain — khali pait ya khane ke baad. Agar stomach sensitive ho to khane ke baad lena behtar hai.

10. Warnings (Ihtiyat)

• Don't use Eskem Capsule if you are allergic to esomeprazole or similar medicines
• Have severe liver problems unless advised by a doctor
• Low magnesium levels

11. Precautions (Ahm ehtiyaat)

• Cool aur dry jagah rakhein
• Direct sunlight se door rakhein
• Bachon ki pahunch se door rakhein

12. Side Effects (Nuksanat)

• Most people tolerate Eskem Capsule well, but some may experience: Headache, Gas, Bloating, Dizziness, Fatigue

• Breathing issue, Fainting, Severe swelling

13. Drug Interactions (Dawaon ke sath reaction)

• Certain HIV medicines that interact with PPIs
• Warfarin (blood thinner)

BP zyada gir sakta hai — danger ho sakta hai.

14. When to See Doctor (Kab doctor ke paas jayein)

• Severe stomach pain
• Chest pain
• Behoshi (fainting)

15. Alternatives (Sasti Dusri Dawaein)

16. Price in Pakistan (Price kitni hai)

(Note: Price pharmacy aur packing size par depend karti hai)

17. FAQs (Aksar poochay jane walay sawalat)

Q: Eskem Capsule kis kaam aati hai?

A: Eskem Capsule doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. PakVita par aap iske uses aur kaise lena hai detail mein dekh sakte hain.

Q: Eskem Capsule kitne mg ki hoti hai?

A: Eskem Capsule ki strengths brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Exact strength ke liye pack label aur doctor ki advice follow karein.

Q: Pakistan mein Eskem Capsule ka price kya hai?

A: Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai. Updated daam ke liye local store ya online listing verify karein.

Q: Kya Eskem Capsule pregnancy mein safe hai?

A: Pregnancy mein koi bhi medicine self-use na karein. Is medicine ka use hamesha doctor se pooch kar hi karein.

Q: Eskem Capsule ke nuksanat kya hain?

A: Common nuksanat mild ho sakte hain lekin severe symptoms par foran doctor se rabta karein. Dose overdose se bachna bohat zaroori hai.

18. Medical Review (Medical jaiza)

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated: 2026-04-11 Last Updated: 2026-04-23

19. Disclaimer (Zaroori tanbeeh)

Is page ki maloomat sirf awareness ke liye hai. Yeh medical advice nahi hai. Koi bhi dawa lene se pehle apne doctor ya pharmacist se zaroor milein. PakVita kisi bhi nuksaan ki zimmedari nahi leta.