Truloc 20 & 40 Mg 20 & 40 mg Gastro-resistant FC tablet

Truloc 20 & 40 Mg 20 & 40 mg Gastro-resistant FC tablet

S4
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 17 November 2025


Clinical Summary

Quick overview from the medicine insert

Indication

Used to treat GORD, stomach ulcers, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.

Dosage (summary)

40 mg once daily for GORD; 20-40 mg once daily for NSAID-induced ulcers.

Special Populations

  • Renal impairment
  • Hepatic impairment

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Key Drug Interactions

  • Clopidogrel
  • Warfarin
  • Atazanavir
  • Nelfinavir

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to esomeprazole
  • HIV medications (atazanavir, nelfinavir)

Common side effects

  • Stomach pain
  • Diarrhoea
  • Nausea
  • Constipation
  • Headache

Counselling Points

  • Take as prescribed
  • Avoid sharing medication
  • Monitor for severe side effects

Serious warnings

  • Serious skin rashes
  • Risk of hypomagnesaemia
  • May hide symptoms of other diseases
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