Esona 500 mg + 20 mg Tablet is a combination medication produced by Navana Pharmaceuticals Ltd., comprising Naproxen Sodium (500 mg) and Esomeprazole Magnesium (20 mg). This formulation is designed to provide the anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects of Naproxen, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), while mitigating the gastrointestinal side effects commonly associated with NSAID use through the gastroprotective properties of Esomeprazole, a proton pump inhibitor.
Indications:
Esona is indicated for the relief of signs and symptoms of:
Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Ankylosing spondylitis
Dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation)
To decrease the risk of developing gastric ulcers in patients at risk of NSAID-associated gastric ulcers
Dosage and Administration:
The recommended dosage for adults is one tablet twice daily, preferably taken at least 30 minutes before meals to enhance absorption. The tablet should be swallowed whole and not split, chewed, crushed, or dissolved. Patients should adhere to the prescribed dosage and duration as advised by their healthcare provider.