Drug Facts

Drug Facts
SPL v1
SPL
SPL Set ID 0b3b2f9b-f7f3-1a32-4e14-f10aecd6aabb
Route
ORAL
Published
Effective Date 2018-05-23
Document Type 34390-5 HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

Drug Facts

Composition & Product

Active Ingredients
Esomeprazole (20 mg)
Inactive Ingredients
Crospovidone Glyceryl Monostearate Hypromelloses Ferric Oxide Red Magnesium Stearate Mannitol Methacrylic Acid And Ethyl Acrylate Copolymer Cellulose, Microcrystalline Polyethylene Glycol, Unspecified Polysorbate 80 Dimethicone 350 Sodium Stearyl Fumarate Sucrose Talc Titanium Dioxide Triethyl Citrate

Identifiers & Packaging

Marketing Status
ANDA Active Since 2025-08-30

Description

*Esomeprazole 20 mg (Each delayed-release tablet corresponds to 22.3 mg esomeprazole magnesium trihydrate, USP)  

Purpose

Acid reducer


Medication Information

Purpose

Acid reducer

Description

*Esomeprazole 20 mg (Each delayed-release tablet corresponds to 22.3 mg esomeprazole magnesium trihydrate, USP)  

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
Section 42229-5

Tips for Managing Heartbun

  • Avoid foods or drinks that are more likely to cause heartburn, such as rich, spicy, fatty and fried foods, chDistocolate, 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.

DISTRIBUTED BY: CVS Pharmacy, Inc. One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895

Made in India

Section 51945-4

Carton 14's count:

Storage
  • store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F)
Warnings

Allergy alert:

  • Do not use if you are allergic to esomeprazole
  • Esomeprazole may cause severe skin reactions.

Symptoms may include:

  • skin reddening
  • blisters
  • rash

If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

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 tablet with a glass of water before eating in the morning·
  • take every day for 14 days
  • do not take more than 1 tablet a day
  • swallow whole. Do not crush or chew tablets
  • 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.

Other Information

  • read directions and warnings before use·
  • keep the carton. It contains important information
Inactive Ingredients

crospovidone, glyceryl monostearate, hypromellose, iron oxide red, magnesium stearate, mannitol, methacrylic acid copolymer, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, simethicone, sodium stearyl fumarate, sugar spheres (contains sucrose and maize starch), talc, titanium dioxide, triethyl citrate

Questions Or Comments?

call toll-free weekdays 8 AM to 8 PM EST at 1-888-375-3784

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.

Pregnancy/breastfeeding

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Principal Display Panel

Container label 14count:

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
Keep Out of Reach of Children

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).

Active Ingredient(in Each Tablet)

*Esomeprazole 20 mg

(Each delayed-release tablet corresponds to 22.3 mg esomeprazole magnesium trihydrate, USP)  

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.

Structured Label Content

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
Section 42229-5 (42229-5)

Tips for Managing Heartbun

  • Avoid foods or drinks that are more likely to cause heartburn, such as rich, spicy, fatty and fried foods, chDistocolate, 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.

DISTRIBUTED BY: CVS Pharmacy, Inc. One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895

Made in India

Section 51945-4 (51945-4)

Carton 14's count:

Purpose

Acid reducer

Storage
  • store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F)
Warnings

Allergy alert:

  • Do not use if you are allergic to esomeprazole
  • Esomeprazole may cause severe skin reactions.

Symptoms may include:

  • skin reddening
  • blisters
  • rash

If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

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 tablet with a glass of water before eating in the morning·
  • take every day for 14 days
  • do not take more than 1 tablet a day
  • swallow whole. Do not crush or chew tablets
  • 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.

Other Information (Other information)

  • read directions and warnings before use·
  • keep the carton. It contains important information
Inactive Ingredients (Inactive ingredients)

crospovidone, glyceryl monostearate, hypromellose, iron oxide red, magnesium stearate, mannitol, methacrylic acid copolymer, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, simethicone, sodium stearyl fumarate, sugar spheres (contains sucrose and maize starch), talc, titanium dioxide, triethyl citrate

Questions Or Comments? (Questions or comments?)

call toll-free weekdays 8 AM to 8 PM EST at 1-888-375-3784

Do Not Use If You Have: (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.

Pregnancy/breastfeeding (Pregnancy/Breastfeeding)

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Principal Display Panel

Container label 14count:

Stop Use and Ask A Doctor If (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
Keep Out of Reach of Children (Keep out of reach of children)

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).

Active Ingredient(in Each Tablet) (Active ingredient(in each tablet))

*Esomeprazole 20 mg

(Each delayed-release tablet corresponds to 22.3 mg esomeprazole magnesium trihydrate, USP)  

Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have (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 (Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are)

  • taking a prescription drug. Acid reducers may interact with certain prescription drugs.

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