Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
Principal Display Panel †Compare to the active ingredient in Nexium ® 24R SEE NEW WARNING INFORMATION TREAT FREQUENT HEARTBURN ESOMEPRAZOLE MAGNESIUM Delayed-Release Tablets 20 mg* Acid Reducer TABLETS †This product is not manufactured or distributed by GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Holdings (US) LLC, distributor of Nexium® 24HR. TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF SEAL UNDER BOTTLE CAP BROKEN OR MISSING. KEEP CARTON FOR COMPLETE WARNINGS AND PRODUCT INFORMATION. DISTRIBUTED BY: RITE AID 200 NEWBERRY COMMONS ETTERS, PA 17319; Package label RITE AID Acid Reducer Esomeprazole 20 mg (*Each delayed-release tablet corresponds to 22.5 mg esomeprazole magnesium, USP (trihydrate))
- Principal Display Panel †Compare to the active ingredient in Nexium ® 24R SEE NEW WARNING INFORMATION TREAT FREQUENT HEARTBURN ESOMEPRAZOLE MAGNESIUM Delayed-Release Tablets 20 mg* Acid Reducer TABLETS †This product is not manufactured or distributed by GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Holdings (US) LLC, distributor of Nexium® 24HR. TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF SEAL UNDER BOTTLE CAP BROKEN OR MISSING. KEEP CARTON FOR COMPLETE WARNINGS AND PRODUCT INFORMATION. DISTRIBUTED BY: RITE AID 200 NEWBERRY COMMONS ETTERS, PA 17319
- Package label RITE AID Acid Reducer Esomeprazole 20 mg (*Each delayed-release tablet corresponds to 22.5 mg esomeprazole magnesium, USP (trihydrate))
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 tablet 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 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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Questions
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