Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL Esomeprazole Magnesium Delayed-Release Capsules, USP, 20 mg - Carton (Hetero) Esomeprazole Magnesium Delayed-Release Capsules, USP, 20 mg - Carton (Annora) esomeprazoleheterocarton esomeprazoleannoracarton
- PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL Esomeprazole Magnesium Delayed-Release Capsules, USP, 20 mg - Carton (Hetero) Esomeprazole Magnesium Delayed-Release Capsules, USP, 20 mg - Carton (Annora) esomeprazoleheterocarton esomeprazoleannoracarton
Overview
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.
Indications & Usage
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.
Dosage & Administration
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 & Precautions
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.
Purpose
PURPOSE Acid reducer
Do Not Use
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.
Stop Use & Ask a Doctor
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.
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