Do not use:
- for children under 18 years of age.
- if allergic to esomeprazole.
- if allergic to any other proton pump inhibitor (omeprazole, rabeprazole, lansoprazole, pantoprazole).
- if you are taking antiretroviral medicines, such as atazanavir.
- if you are taking cilostazol a medicine used to treat pain and/or cramping in the lower leg (or arms) due to inadequate blood flow to the muscles.
- if you are breastfeeding or intend to breastfeed.
- if you are experiencing weight loss, persistent regurgitation of food or vomiting, difficulty swallowing or symptoms of gastro-intestinal bleeding, except on medical advice.
- if you are pregnant or intend to become pregnant except on the advice of a doctor or pharmacist.
- if the expiry date printed on the pack has passed.
Keep to recommended dose. If an overdose is taken or suspected telephone your doctor or the Poisons Information Centre (Australia 13 11 26, or New Zealand 0800 764 766) or go to the Accident and Emergency department at your nearest hospital.