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Composition :

ESOMEPRAZOLE-10MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Zuventus Healthcare Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Zosa Junior Granules 1 gm

Zosa Junior Granules 1 gm belongs to the class of drugs known as Proton pump inhibitor which reduces the amount of acid your stomach makes. It treats gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), stomach ulcers and Zollinger Ellison syndrome (overproduction of acid due to pancreatic tumour).

Zosa Junior Granules 1 gm helps in reducing the stomach acid by blocking the actions of an enzyme (H+/K+ ATPase or gastric proton pump). This proton pump lies in the cells of the stomach wall responsible for the release of gastric acid secretion damaging tissues in the food pipe, stomach, and duodenum. Zosa Junior Granules 1 gm prevents the release of stomach acid and relieves symptoms of food pipe lining inflammation (esophagitis), and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), or heartburn.

Take Zosa Junior Granules 1 gm 1-2hours prior food. You are advised to take Zosa Junior Granules 1 gm for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. An adult taking Zosa Junior Granules 1 gm might have common side effects like headache, diarrhoea, nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, flatulence, dizziness, and arthralgia (joint pain). In the case of children taking Zosa Junior Granules 1 gm might report upper respiratory tract infections (URI), headache, fever, diarrhoea, vomiting, rash, and abdominal pain.  These side effects are temporary and may get resolve after some time however if this side persists contact the doctor.

Zosa Junior Granules 1 gm is safe for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers but should be taken only after consulting a doctor. Tell your doctor if you have stomach or intestinal cancer, liver problem, allergic to Zosa Junior Granules 1 gm, or will have an endoscopy in the future. Prolonged intake of Zosa Junior Granules 1 gm may cause deficiency of Vitamin B12 and low level of calcium, magnesium, and Vitamin D leading to osteoporosis.

Uses of Zosa Junior Granules 1 gm

Hyperacidity, Heartburn, Stomach ulcer, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome

Directions for Use

Tablet/capsule: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.Suspension/Syrup: Shake the bottle well before use. Check the label for directions and take Zosa Junior Granules 1 gm in doses as prescribed by your doctor with the help of a measuring cup.Powder/granules: Check the label for directions before use. Mix the powder/granules in water, mix well and drink immediately.

Medicinal Benefits

Zosa Junior Granules 1 gm is effective at healing erosive esophagitis (inflammation of food pipe), relieving symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (heartburn), and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Zosa Junior Granules 1 gm works by irreversibly blocking the proton pump gate (which secretes stomach acid). It can be prescribed to all age groups including special populations like the elderly, pregnant, lactating mothers, kidney, and liver disease patients. Usually, no dosage adjustment is required for these groups.

Storage

Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
Side effects of Zosa Junior Granules 1 gm
Dealing with Medication-Induced Headache:
  • Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
  • Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
  • Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
  • Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
  • Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
  • Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
  • To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
  • Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
  • Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
  • Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
  • Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
  • Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.
Here are the steps to manage Gastrointestinal Air and Swelling (GAS) caused by medication:
  • Tell your doctor about your GAS symptoms. They may change your medication regimen or prescribe additional drugs to help you manage them.
  • To manage GAS symptoms, eat a balanced diet of fibre, vegetables, and fruits.
  • Drink enough water throughout the day to avoid constipation and treat GAS symptoms.
  • Regular exercise like yoga and walking may help stimulate digestion and alleviate GAS symptoms.
  • Take probiotics only if your doctor advises, as they may help alleviate GAS symptoms by promoting gut health.
  • Take medication for GAS symptoms only if your doctor advises, as certain medications can interact with your existing prescriptions or worsen symptoms.
  • If symptoms persist, worsen, or are accompanied by severe abdominal pain, vomiting, or bleeding, seek immediate medical attention.
Here are the 7 steps to manage Dizziness caused by medication:
  • Inform your doctor about dizziness symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions for taking medication, and take it at the same time every day to minimize dizziness.
  • When standing up, do so slowly and carefully to avoid sudden dizziness.
  • Avoid making sudden movements, such as turning or bending quickly, which can exacerbate dizziness.
  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated and help alleviate dizziness symptoms.
  • If you're feeling dizzy, sit or lie down and rest until the dizziness passes.
  • Track when dizziness occurs and any factors that may trigger it, and share this information with your doctor to help manage symptoms.
  • Avoid driving or operating machinery or activities that require high focus until you know how the medication affects you.
  • Maintain a fixed sleeping schedule, create a relaxing bedtime routine and ensure your sleeping space is comfortable to maximize your sleep quality.
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine as these may worsen drowsiness and disturb sleep patterns.
  • Drink plenty of water as it helps with alertness and keeps you hydrated and for overall well-being.
  • Moderate physical activity can improve energy levels, but avoid intense workouts right before bedtime.
Here are the 7 steps to manage Dizziness caused by medication:
  • Inform your doctor about dizziness symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions for taking medication, and take it at the same time every day to minimize dizziness.
  • When standing up, do so slowly and carefully to avoid sudden dizziness.
  • Avoid making sudden movements, such as turning or bending quickly, which can exacerbate dizziness.
  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated and help alleviate dizziness symptoms.
  • If you're feeling dizzy, sit or lie down and rest until the dizziness passes.
  • Track when dizziness occurs and any factors that may trigger it, and share this information with your doctor to help manage symptoms.
  • Drink water or other clear fluids.
  • To prevent worsening of pain, limit intake of tea, coffee, or alcohol.
  • Include bland foods like rice, toast, crackers, and rice in your diet.
  • Avoid lying down immediately after eating as it may cause indigestion or heartburn.
  • Avoid acidic and spicy food as it may cause indigestion.
Here are the steps to Dry Mouth (xerostomia) caused by medication:
  • Inform your doctor about dry mouth symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day to help keep your mouth moist and alleviate dry mouth symptoms.
  • Chew sugar-free gum or candies to increase saliva production and keep your mouth moisturized.
  • Use saliva substitutes, such as mouthwashes or sprays, only if your doctor advises them to help moisturize your mouth and alleviate dry mouth symptoms.
  • Avoid consuming smoking, alcohol, spicy or acidic foods, and other irritants that may aggravate dry mouth symptoms.
  • Schedule regular dental check-ups to keep track of your oral health and handle any dry mouth issues as they arise.

Drug Warnings

You should avoid taking Zosa Junior Granules 1 gm if you are allergic to Zosa Junior Granules 1 gm or proton pump inhibitors, have gastric cancer, liver disease, low magnesium level (osteoporosis), low vitamin B12, pregnant or planning for pregnancy, and breastfeeding mothers. Zosa Junior Granules 1 gm may interact with a blood thinner (warfarin), antifungal (ketoconazole), anti-HIV drug (atazanavir, nelfinavir), iron supplements, ampicillin antibiotic, anti-cancer drug (methotrexate). Let your doctor know if you are taking these medicines. Prolonged intake of Zosa Junior Granules 1 gm may cause lupus erythematosus (an inflammatory condition in which the immune system attacks its own tissues), Vitamin B12, and magnesium deficiency. Intake of Zosa Junior Granules 1 gm may mask the symptom of gastric cancer, so if you have any severe stomach pain or gastric bleeding (blood in mucous or stool) immediately consult the doctor. 

Drug-Drug Interactions

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EsomeprazoleRilpivirine
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EsomeprazoleRilpivirine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Zosa Junior Granules 1 gm:
Zosa Junior Granules 1 gm may reduce rilpivirine absorption and blood levels, making the medicine less effective against HIV.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Zosa Junior Granules 1 gm with Rilpivirine can possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by your doctor. However, contact your doctor immediately if your symptoms do not improve. Do not discontinue using any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Zosa Junior Granules 1 gm:
Coadministration of Clopidogrel with Zosa Junior Granules 1 gm may reduce the effectiveness of clopidogrel.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking clopidogrel and Zosa Junior Granules 1 gm together possibly has an interaction, but you can take these medications together if your doctor has advised it. Do not stop using any medications without talking to your doctor.
EsomeprazoleNelfinavir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Zosa Junior Granules 1 gm:
Taking nelfinavir with Zosa Junior Granules 1 gm may decrease the effects of nelfinavir.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Zosa Junior Granules 1 gm and Nelfinavir can possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Zosa Junior Granules 1 gm:
Combining Zosa Junior Granules 1 gm with Citalopram can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm. .

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Zosa Junior Granules 1 gm with Citalopram can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you're having any symptoms like irregular heart rhythm, dizziness, fainting, or shortness of breath, it's important to contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Zosa Junior Granules 1 gm:
Coadministration of erlotinib and Zosa Junior Granules 1 gm can reduce effects of erlotinib.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Erlotinib and Zosa Junior Granules 1 gm together is generally avoided as it can possibly result in an interaction. It can be taken if your doctor has advised it. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Zosa Junior Granules 1 gm:
Using Dasatinib together with Zosa Junior Granules 1 gm may decrease the levels of Dasatinib.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Zosa Junior Granules 1 gm together with Dasatinib can result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Zosa Junior Granules 1 gm:
Taking tacrolimus with Zosa Junior Granules 1 gm may significantly increase the blood levels of tacrolimus, which can lead to an increased risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Zosa Junior Granules 1 gm with Tacrolimus can result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by your doctor. However, contact a doctor immediately if you experience irregular heartbeat, blurring of vision, fever, chills, or muscle spasms. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Zosa Junior Granules 1 gm:
Taking gefitinib with Zosa Junior Granules 1 gm may reduce the effectiveness of gefitinib.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Zosa Junior Granules 1 gm and Gefitinib together can possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by your doctor. It is recommended to take Gefitionib 12 hours before or after taking Zosa Junior Granules 1 gm. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Zosa Junior Granules 1 gm:
Co-administration of methotrexate and Zosa Junior Granules 1 gm can increase the blood levels and side effects of methotrexate.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Zosa Junior Granules 1 gm with Methotrexate can result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, contact your doctor if you experience headache, dizziness, nausea and vomiting. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Zosa Junior Granules 1 gm:
Zosa Junior Granules 1 gm can make Dacomitinib less effective by reducing its absorption and lowering its concentration in the blood.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Zosa Junior Granules 1 gm with Dacomitinib can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. Do not stop using any medications without talking to your doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid intake of acid or heartburn triggering foods or drinks like onions, peppermint, chocolate, caffeinated beverages, citrus fruits or juices, tomatoes and high-fat and spicy foods.
  • Before going to sleep try to raise your bedhead so that your head and chest are higher than your feet. Do not use piles of pillows, instead, one raised block is fine. This will not allow the stomach acid to backflow through your food pipe.
  • Avoid taking alcohol and smoking cigarette. Alcohol can raise the level of production of stomach acid leading to heartburn and acid reflux. On the other hand, nicotine smoking damages the valve (sphincter) which prevents backflow of the stomach acid back into the food pipe.
  • Include high fibre containing foods, berries, cherries, leafy green veggies (kale, spinach) and black peppers in your meal. These foods are full of antioxidant, calcium and vitamin B 12 that can help cope with the long term effects of the medicine. Fermented dairy products like miso, sauerkraut, and kimchi contain probiotics which help in the prevention of excess stomach acid production. Cranberry juice can be beneficial in the peptic ulcer and H Pyroli infection.
  • Avoid regular sitting continuously, as it can increase stomach acid production. Try to take a break of 5 minutes in 1 hour by brisk walking or stretching.

Side Effects of Zosa Junior Granules 1 gm

In adults

  • Headache
  • Diarrhoea
  • Nausea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Vomiting
  • Flatulence
  • Dizziness
  • Arthralgia (joint pain)

 

In Children

  • Upper respiratory tract infections (URI)
  • Headache
  • Fever
  • Diarrhoea
  • Vomiting
  • Rash
  • Abdominal pain

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTACIDS

Drug-Diseases Interactions

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FAQs

Zosa Junior Granules 1 gm is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI), which is a type of medication. Proton pumps are enzymes found in the stomach lining that aid in the production of acid needed for digestion. Esomeprazole impairs the function of proton pumps. This decreases the quantity of acid produced by the stomach.

Prolonged intake of Zosa Junior Granules 1 gm may lead to atrophic gastritis (inflammation of stomach cells), Vitamin B12 deficiency and weakening of bones or osteoporosis (loss of calcium, magnesium and vitamin D). Your doctor may prescribe calcium, vitamin D or haemoglobin enhancing medications to cope with long term side effects.

No. Zosa Junior Granules 1 gm prevents excess production of stomach acid causing acid reflux and heartburn. If blood is coming in your stool or mucous immediately contact the doctor.

Yes. Zosa Junior Granules 1 gm can alter certain medical tests like neuroendocrine tumours (secretin stimulation test), and urine screening tests for tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). So before undergoing such diagnostics test contact your doctor.

It is very unlikely that taking one or two extra doses by accident will cause any problems. However, you should check with your doctor if you have taken too much and have are feeling sweaty, have a fast heartbeat, are feeling sleepy.

There's no firm evidence to suggest that taking Zosa Junior Granules 1 gm will reduce fertility in either men or women. However, speak to your doctor if you're trying to get pregnant and do as advised.

You can eat and drink normally while taking Zosa Junior Granules 1 gm. However, you should avoid foods that seem to make your indigestion worse, such as rich, spicy and fatty foods. You should also cut down on caffeinated drinks, such as tea, coffee and cola, as well as alcohol.

No. Gas and acidity are two different common discomforts. Acidity is caused when improper functioning of the valve (sphincter) is located at the junction of the stomach and food pipe. As a result stomach acid backflows and enters the upper part of the food pipe causing heartburn. On the other hand, gas is the result of the digestion of the food and drinks eliminating gases like carbon dioxide, hydrogen, nitrogen, methane, etc. from the body.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • CLOPIDOGREL
  • WARFARIN
  • KETOCONAZOLE
  • VORICONAZOLE
  • ITRACONAZOLE
  • POSACONAZOLE
  • ATAZANAVIR
  • NELFINAVIR
  • RILPIVIRINE
  • AMPICILLIN
  • RIFAMPICIN
  • DIGOXIN
  • METHOTREXATE

Special Advise

Prolonged intake of Zosa Junior Granules 1 gm may be associated with increased risk of Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea, magnesium and Vitamin B-12 deficiency (increased risk of bone fracture), atrophic gastritis (inflammed lining of stomach), and acute interstitial nephritis (inflammed cells of kidney).

 

Disease/Condition Glossary

Normally a thick layer of mucous protects the stomach against its own acid secretion. But, in long run, it gets eroded by excessive stomach acid production leading to complications like GERD, peptic ulcer, and Zollinger Ellison syndrome. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a gastrointestinal disorder that occurs when stomach acid frequently flows back into the food pipe (esophagus). This backflow (acid reflux) irritates the food pipe that causes heartburn. On the other hand, peptic ulcer is a painful condition followed by the development of sores or ulcers in the stomach lining or duodenum (first part of the small intestine) (the duodenum). Zollinger Ellison syndrome is a rare condition in which a gastrin-secreting tumor of the pancreas causes excessive acid production leading to peptic ulcers.

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Alcohol

Caution

Drinking alcohol with Zosa Junior Granules 1 gm may cause dehydration and elevate the level of stomach acid thereby decreasing its efficiency. So try to avoid, limit alcohol or contact doctor before intake of Zosa Junior Granules 1 gm.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Zosa Junior Granules 1 gm isn't usually recommended during pregnancy as there's no firm evidence it's safe. So, contact a doctor before intake of Zosa Junior Granules 1 gm. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Zosa Junior Granules 1 gm passes into the breast milk. However, no evidence of risk has been reported. Please consult your doctor before intake of Zosa Junior Granules 1 gm. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you.

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Driving

Caution

In some cases, Zosa Junior Granules 1 gm may cause dizziness, sleepy, or blur vision. If you observe these symptoms do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you feel better.

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Liver

Caution

Zosa Junior Granules 1 gm should be taken with precaution in patients with liver disease.

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Kidney

Caution

Patients with kidney disease should consult a doctor before taking Zosa Junior Granules 1 gm.

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Children

Caution

Zosa Junior Granules 1 gm should not be prescribed for children under 5 years of age. Zosa Junior Granules 1 gm is generally prescribed from 5-16 years of children for the treatment of acid-related damage of the food pipe (erosive esophagitis).

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