drug facts

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

Acid reducer

• 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.

• each capsule contains: magnesium, 15 mg
• read directions and warnings before use
• keep the carton. It contains important information
• store at 20 to 25°C (68 to 77°F)

acetyl tributyl citrate, dibutyl sebacate, FD&C Blue #1,  ferroso ferric oxide, gelatin, glyceryl monostearate, hypromellose, magnesium oxide, magnesium stearate, methacrylic acid copolymer dispersion, poloxamer, polysorbate 80, povidone, potassium hydroxide, propylene glycol, shellac, sugar, talc, titanium dioxide

• 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

Tips for Managing Heartbun

• 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.

NDC 63868-425-14

QC QUALITY CHOICE

Treats Frequent Heartburn

May take 1 to 4 days

for full effect

Esomeprazole

Magnesium

Delayed-Release

Capsules USP, 20 mg*

Acid Reducer 24 HOUR

14 Capsules

One 14-Day Course of Treatment

NDC 63868-425-42

QC QUALITY CHOICE

**Compare to the

Active Ingredient in

Nexium^® 24HR

Treats Frequent Heartburn

May take 1 to 4 days

for full effect

Esomeprazole

Magnesium

Delayed-Release

Capsules USP, 20 mg*

Acid Reducer

24 HOUR

42 Capsules

Three 14-Day Courses of Treatment

call toll-free weekdays 9 AM to 8 PM EST at 1-888-375-3784

• 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 lightheadness
• frequent chest pain.

These may be signs of a serious condition. See your doctor.

• 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.

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

*Esomeprazole 20 mg

(Each delayed-release capsule corresponds to 20.7 mg esomeprazole magnesium, USP)

• 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

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

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

Acid reducer

• 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.

• each capsule contains: magnesium, 15 mg
• read directions and warnings before use
• keep the carton. It contains important information
• store at 20 to 25°C (68 to 77°F)

acetyl tributyl citrate, dibutyl sebacate, FD&C Blue #1,  ferroso ferric oxide, gelatin, glyceryl monostearate, hypromellose, magnesium oxide, magnesium stearate, methacrylic acid copolymer dispersion, poloxamer, polysorbate 80, povidone, potassium hydroxide, propylene glycol, shellac, sugar, talc, titanium dioxide

• 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

Tips for Managing Heartbun

• 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.

NDC 63868-425-14

QC QUALITY CHOICE

Treats Frequent Heartburn

May take 1 to 4 days

for full effect

Esomeprazole

Magnesium

Delayed-Release

Capsules USP, 20 mg*

Acid Reducer 24 HOUR

14 Capsules

One 14-Day Course of Treatment

NDC 63868-425-42

QC QUALITY CHOICE

**Compare to the

Active Ingredient in

Nexium^® 24HR

Treats Frequent Heartburn

May take 1 to 4 days

for full effect

Esomeprazole

Magnesium

Delayed-Release

Capsules USP, 20 mg*

Acid Reducer

24 HOUR

42 Capsules

Three 14-Day Courses of Treatment

call toll-free weekdays 9 AM to 8 PM EST at 1-888-375-3784

• 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 lightheadness
• frequent chest pain.

These may be signs of a serious condition. See your doctor.

• 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.

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

*Esomeprazole 20 mg

(Each delayed-release capsule corresponds to 20.7 mg esomeprazole magnesium, USP)

• 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

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