It inhibits the proton pump in the stomach lining. Due to this, the production of stomach acid decreases and it gets relieved from peptic ulcers and esophagitis (swelling in the stomach).

• Take the medicine one hour before having your first meal.
• Follow the dose strictly given by the doctor as it will be prescribed as per your condition.
• Take the medicine consistently each day following the healthcare professional's advise.
• Do not stop taking it even if you feel better until your doctor tells you to do so.
• You can improvise your symptoms by eating smaller meals more frequenlty.

• Avoid drinking caffienated beverages like coffee and tea. Do not eat fatty and spicy foods.
• Do not use this drug for extended duration as it may pose the risk of bone fractures.
• Taking the medicine for 3 months regularly may develop the symptoms of hypomagnesemia (low levels of magnesium in blood) which may lead to confusion, tiredness, muscle twitches, dizziness, and irregular heartbeat.

• It relieves heartburn and acid reflux by reducing the amount of acid produced in the stomach.
• Relief from gastric ulcer caused by NSAIDS.
• Treat intestinal and stomach ulcer.
• Treatment of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.

• Constipation
• Headache
• Vomiting
• Flatulence
• Diarrhoea
• Nausea
• Abdominal pain