Acid reducer
Find out how esomeprazole treats indigestion and heartburn and how to take it
It works by decreasing the amount of acid that is produced by the stomach
Mild to moderate (Child-Pugh A/B): No dosage adjustment required; Severe (Child-Pugh C): Not to exceed 20 mg/day; GERD (IV) Mild to moderate
It relieves
Specifications Brand Kirkland Signature Features FSA Eligible Form Capsule Quantity 42 Capsules Drug Facts Uses treats frequent heartburn (occurs 2 or more days a week) not
3 mg esomeprazole magnesium trihydrate)
8 mg and 43
This drug is especially prescribed to patients who are tormented by ulcers and for patients who have abnormally high abdomen acidity
After 8 weeks, treatment may be continued at a dose of 20 mg once daily
Generic Name: esomeprazole magnesium
For oral dosage form (delayed-release 24 hour capsules): To treat heartburn: Adults—20 milligrams (mg) once a day for 14 days
The dosing for adults is listed below
The only dosage forms available OTC are 20 mg tablets and capsules — the rest are only available with a prescription
Dosage Forms and Strengths
Talk to your doctor about how to manage this condition if you develop it
Key facts
If your symptoms worsen or do not improve after taking this medicine for 14 days in a row, contact your doctor
taking a prescription drug
46 for 14 capsules
5
Nexium 24HR 20mg esomeprazole tablets are for the lasting symptomatic relief of frequent heartburn, acid regurgitation and other symptoms associated with gastro-oesophageal reflux
81
Active ingredient (in each capsule) † Esomeprazole 20 mg (Each delayed-release capsule contains 22
loss of appetite
For 20 mg esomeprazole the corresponding values are 50% and 68% respectively