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Erosive Oesophagitis

Erosive oesophagitis is the most common form of oesophagitis. It happens when stomach acid and digestive agents reflux into the oesophagus, irritating and eroding its lining.

Nexium

Esomeprazole

20mg · 40mg

Esomeprazole capsules for acid reflux and peptic ulcers. They reduce stomach acid by switching off the acid pumps.

From$0.81/ capsuleView

Dexilant

Dexlansoprazole

30mg · 60mg

Dexlansoprazole capsules for gastro-oesophageal reflux and erosive oesophagitis. It blocks the proton pump in the stomach lining to cut acid production.

From$1.23/ capsuleView

Key points

  • Erosive oesophagitis commonly presents with heartburn, difficulty swallowing, chest pain, and a sore throat, with pain ranging from mild to severe.
  • Management typically involves medication to block acid and lifestyle changes to reduce reflux triggers.
  • Once treatment begins, healing usually starts immediately but may take three to six weeks to complete.

Medicines listed for Erosive Oesophagitis

The listed products for erosive oesophagitis are both capsules containing a proton-pump inhibitor (PPI), a class of medicine that reduces stomach acid production. Esomeprazole is the active ingredient in Nexium, and Dexlansoprazole is the active ingredient in Dexilant. PPIs are among the acid-blocking medications used to manage the reflux that drives erosive oesophagitis.

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