Nexium 24HR 40mg is a proton pump inhibitor used in gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) management.
Nexium 24HR 40mg should be taken once daily in the evening.
This medicine is an oral drug and should not be used if you have an allergy to esomeprazole, other esomeprazole medicines, or any of the ingredients in Nexium 24HR.
Esomeprazole is used for heartburns and acid reflux disease in adults. This medicine may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Please inform your doctor if you are taking Nexium 24HR.
Contraindication: This medicine requires special special precautions to protect your stomach and intestine.
Suicidality: The higher the dose, the more you have to take it.
Dosage: The maximum recommended dose is one tablet a day. For adults, the usual adult dose is one tablet a day.
For reflux, a 20-mg tablet may be taken with food. You should take this medicine with or without food.
You should avoid heavy or fatty meals to reduce stomach discomfort.
You should take this medicine in the morning in order to feel better before the evening meal.
Please note that this medicine is not an all-day dose.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to make up for a missed one.
Nexium 24HR is used in gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) management.
Treatment of reflux disease (GERD) in adults. In adults, this drug is used for heartburns (acid reflux). In some adults, it is used for heartburns (acid reflux). When this medicine is used in adults, it is used in combination with other anti-viral medications.
It can also be used for erosive reflux disease.
This medicine may also be used to treat painful or erosive conditions.
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a history of stomach or esophagus ulcers, and in patients with severe hepatic impairment.
Nexium 24HR may increase your risk of developing stomach or esophagus problems.
This medicine is not suitable for use in patients with a history of peptic ulcer, bleeding disorders (such as haemophagomnia), gastric reflux disease (such as gastric reflux), or a hypersensitivity to esomeprazole or any other agent.
This medicine has been shown in a clinical trial to increase the risk of esophageal cancer and reduce the incidence of gastric or duodenal ulcers.
If you have any concerns about this medicine, ask your doctor about your
and how long you need to take it.
This medicine is only for use in children and should not be used by people who are allergic to esomeprazole or other ingredients in Nexium 24HR.
It is not known if this medicine is safe and suitable for women and children.
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects. Although not all, side effects may occur. If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking this medicine and seek emergency medical attention:
Some side effects may go away when you stop taking this medicine. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of taking this medicine.
If you experience any side effects that persist or worsen, you should seek medical help right away.
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Description
Esomeprazole tablets are a group of antiprotozoal medicines used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), also known as reflux esophagitis. They are available under the brand names NEXIUM and EZ HARD. NEXIUM contains esomeprazole, a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) that reduces the amount of stomach acid produced by the esophagus.
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Composition
The active ingredient in NEXIUM is esomeprazole. NEXIUM contains 20 mg of esomeprazole and the other ingredients are available in the generic form. This medicine is an antiprotozoal that works by reducing the amount of stomach acid produced by the esophagus, as it does with the use of over the counter medicines like medicines like Nexium and EZ HARD.
Directions
Take NEXIUM orally once a day for seven days. If you cannot take NEXIUM, take it as prescribed.
Adverse Reactions
Side effects of NEXIUM include drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, headache and diarrhea. The most serious adverse reactions are allergic reactions and gastrointestinal bleeding. Stop taking NEXIUM and get medical help right away if you experience any of the following symptoms: drowsiness, increased bowel movements, chest pain, feeling sick and/or vomiting, difficulty swallowing or breathing, or a rapid weight loss. Stop taking NEXIUM and get medical help right away if you notice any of the following symptoms: drowsiness, increased bowel movements, chest pain, feeling sick and/or vomiting, difficulty swallowing or breathing, or a rapid weight loss. To lessen the chances of these symptoms, do not drink alcohol or take otherantiprophyl.[1]
Warnings
Do not use NEXIUM if: you are allergic to esomeprazole or any of the the ingredients listed at the end of this leaflet. Ask a doctor before use if you have: you are taking other medicines containing the active ingredient (omeprazole) in medicine, you are taking any of the antipsychotics in medicines or you are taking any other medicine. You have ever had a serious skin reaction, particularly affecting one of your face or throat (such as angioedema) or blistering/peeling of the skin (such as eczema) with a rash or blistering or peeling of the skin.[2] Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking: medicine to treat acidity, a medicine used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or other conditions that cause reflux or ulcers in the stomach and esophagus. Medicine to treat acidity is also used to treat other conditions caused by reflux or acidity in the stomach that may affect more than one medicine.[3] Do not use NEXIUM if: you are breastfeeding or intend to breastfeed, or if you need to take NEXIUM for a heart attack or heart disease condition. Contains any other alcoholic or grapefruit juice-containing substance. Use NEXIUM only as directed by your doctor. Do not use: if you have any allergies to: any other medicines (medicines to treat epilepsy, drowsiness caused by alcohol, diabetes, gallbladder disease, muscular disorders, colds, hay fever, urinary tract infection); or any other foods, dyes, or preservatives.[4] Contains any other alcoholic or grapefruit juice-containing substance. Do not use NEXIUM if: you are breastfeeding or intend to breastfeeding, or if you need to take NEXIUM for a heart attack or heart disease.
General Product Description
Nexium 24HR Once Daily Dosing Tablets provide lasting relief from frequent heartburn and acid reflux. They provide
up to 70 days of heartburn relief once daily. Nexium 24HR Heartburn Relief Tablets also helps in acid reflux treatment when used at their lowest dose for the shortest duration available at their pharmacy. Nexium 24HR Heartburn Relief Tablets are safe for infants and children aged 6 months and over. Its long-lasting nature offers lasting protection against frequent heartburn and other symptoms.
Key Features
Directions For Use
Take one tablet daily as directed by your doctor. Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or open the tablet. If an it is time for the next dose, let your doctor know. Do not take double doses.
Warnings
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Nexium:Nexium is a proton pump inhibitor used to treat frequent heartburn, acid reflux, and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD). It is indicated in early adulthood, as an acid and proton pump inhibitor, in the family of proton pump inhibitors, and in children aged 2 years and over.
You should not use proton pump inhibitors (or any other proton pump inhibitor) if:
CONTAINS: isosorbide dinitrate, calcium, iron, parahippee, non-parahippee.