Esomeprazole NORMON is used for the short-term treatment in certain conditions, when it's unable to have treatment by mouth: Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in adults, adolescents and children. This is where acid from the stomach escapes into the gullet (the tube which connects the throat to the stomach) causing pain, inflammation and heartburn.
Stomach ulcers in adults caused by medicines called NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs). Esomeprazole NORMON can also be used to stop stomach ulcers from forming if patient is taking NSAIDs.
Prevention of rebleeding in adults following therapeutic endoscopy for acute bleeding gastric or duodenal ulcers.
Prevention of gastric and duodenal ulcers associated with NSAID therapy in adult, in patients at risk.