Take one 20 mg tablet once daily, usually in the morning. Swallow the tablet whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split. Can be taken with or without food. For frequent heartburn (≥2 days per week), use for 14 consecutive days. It may take 1–4 days for full relief. Do not exceed 14 days of continuous use without consulting a doctor.
Brand: Nexium Generic name: Esomeprazole Strength: 20 mg per tablet Form: Delayed-release tablet Pack size: 14 tablets Pharmacological class: Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) Route of administration: Oral
For oral use only. Keep out of reach of children. Do not use for more than 14 consecutive days, or more than once every 4 months, unless directed by a doctor. Consult a doctor if: Heartburn continues after 14 days. You have difficulty swallowing, bloody vomit, or black stools. You experience chest pain, shortness of breath, or unexplained weight loss. Possible risks with long-term use: Bone fractures, low magnesium, vitamin B12 deficiency, and rare serious skin or kidney reactions. Drug interactions: may affect medicines such as warfarin, digoxin, clopidogrel, atazanavir, ketoconazole. Not recommended for children under 12 years unless prescribed.
Provides 24-hour relief from frequent heartburn and acid reflux. Promotes healing of erosive esophagitis. Helps prevent relapse of GERD symptoms with maintenance therapy. Can be used (under medical supervision) for: Prevention of NSAID-induced ulcers. Treatment of H. pylori infection (with antibiotics). Management of Zollinger–Ellison syndrome.
Not for immediate relief of heartburn—onset may take a few days. Should be used as part of a 14-day course for OTC treatment of frequent heartburn. Long-term use requires doctor monitoring. Lifestyle tips to support treatment: avoid fatty or spicy foods, caffeine, alcohol, and avoid lying down immediately after eating. Manufactured by AstraZeneca
Active ingredient: Esomeprazole magnesium trihydrate equivalent to 20 mg esomeprazole (proton pump inhibitor).