Nexium - 24HR 20 mg Delayed Release Heartburn Tablets - 14 Ct

Nexium - 24HR 20 mg Delayed Release Heartburn Tablets - 14 Ct

Tips for Managing Heartburn

• Avoid foods or drinks that are more likely to cause heartburn, such as rich, spicy, fatty and fried foods, chocolate, caffeine, alcohol and even some acidic fruits and vegetables.
• Eat slowly and do not eat big meals.
• Do not eat late at night or just before bedtime.
• Do not lie flat or bend over soon after eating.
• Raise the head of your bed.
• Wear loose-fitting clothing around your stomach.
• If you are overweight, lose weight.
• If you smoke, quit smoking.

DRUG FACTS:

INGREDIENTS:

Active Ingredient (in each tablet):

Esomeprazole 20 mg (Each delayed-release capsule corresponds to 22.3 mg esomeprazole magnesium trihydrate)

Inactive Ingredients:

Corn Starch, D&c Red No. 28, Fd&c Blue No. 1, Fd&c Red No. 40, Ferric Oxide, Gelatin, Glyceryl Monostearate, Hydroxypropyl Cellulose, Hypromellose, Magnesium Stearate, Methacrylic Acid Copolymer, Pharmaceutical Ink, Polysorbate 80, Sucrose, Talc, Titanium Dioxide, Triethyl Citrate

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

DIRECTIONS:

Adults 18 years of age and older

• This product is to be used once a day (every 24 hours), every day for 14 days
• May take 1 to 4 days for full effect
  14-Day Course of Treatment
• Swallow 1 capsule with a glass of water before eating in the morning
• Take every day for 14 days
• Do not take more than 1 capsule a day
• Swallow whole. Do not crush or chew capsules.
• Do not use for more than 14 days unless directed by your doctor                                            Repeated 14-Day Courses (if needed)
• You may repeat a 14-day course every 4 months
• Do not take for more than 14 days or more often than every 4 months unless directed by a doctor

Children under 18 years of age: ask a doctor before use. Heartburn in children may sometimes be caused by a serious condition.

WARNINGS:

Allergy alert: Do not use if you are allergic to esomeprazole

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.

OTHER INFORMATION:

• Read the directions and warnings before use
• Keep the carton. It contains important information.
• Store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)

Questions or comments?
call toll-free weekdays 9 AM to 5 PM EST at 1-866-226-1600

1 bottle inside

Do Not Use if seal under bottle cap imprinted with "SEALED for YOUR PROTECTION" or yellow band around the center of each capsule is broken or missing.