Who can take esomeprazole
Esomeprazole can be taken by most adults. Children should only have esomeprazole if a doctor prescribes it.
Who may not be able to take esomeprazole
Esomeprazole is not suitable for some people. To make sure it's safe for you, tell your doctor if you:
- have ever had an allergic reaction to esomeprazole or any other medicine
- have liver problems
- are due to have an endoscopy
If you're going to have an endoscopy, ask your doctor if you should stop taking esomeprazole a few weeks before your procedure. This is because esomeprazole may hide some of the problems that would usually be spotted during an endoscopy.