
NEXIUM 24HR
Generic Name/API: esomeprazole magnesium trihydrate
Manufacturer: AstraZeneca
Dosage Forms & Strength & Pack Size:
Capsules, 20 mg, 40 mg, 14’s, 28’s, 42’s
Storage:
store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
- INDICATION
- IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Purpose
Acid reducer
Uses
treats frequent heartburn (occurs 2 or more days a week)
not intended for immediate relief of heartburn; this drug may take 1 to 4 days for full effect
Warnings
Allergy alert:
Do not use if you are alergic to esomeprazole
Esomeprazole may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms include:
skin reddening
blisters
rash
If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical attention right away.
Do not use if you have
trouble or pain swallowing food, vomiting with blood, or bloody or black stools
heartburn with lightheadedness, sweating or dizziness
chest pain or shoulder pain with shortness of breath; sweating; pain spreading to
arms, neck or shoulders; or lightheadedness
frequent chest pain
These may be signs of a serious condition. See your doctor.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
had heartburn over 3 months. This may be a sign of a more serious condition.
frequent wheezing, particularly with heartburn
unexplained weight loss
nausea or vomiting
stomach pain
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
taking a prescription drug. Acid reducers may interact with certain prescription drugs.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
your heartburn continues or worsens
you need to take this product for more than 14 days
you need to take more than 1 course of treatment every 4 months
you get diarrhea
you develop a rash or joint pain
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a
Poison Control Center right away.
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