Nexium 40 mg

Indication

Proton pump inhibitor for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (treatment of erosive reflux oesophagitis), healing of gastric ulcers associated with NSAID therapy, prolonged treatment after IV-induced prevention of rebleeding of peptic ulcers, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.

Ingredients

• Esomeprazole 40 mg (as esomeprazole magnesium trihydrate)

Direction

Usually 40 mg once daily (for erosive reflux oesophagitis, for 4 weeks, with a further 4 weeks if not healed), or as prescribed. Swallow the tablet whole with liquid, or disperse in half a glass of non-carbonated water; do not chew or crush the pellets.

Side effects

• Headache
• abdominal pain
• diarrhoea
• constipation
• nausea or vomiting
• and flatulence.
• Long
• term use may lower magnesium or vitamin B12 levels and slightly increase the risk of bone fractures.
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.

Precautions

• Prescription medicine. Do not use if allergic to esomeprazole or other proton pump inhibitors
• or together with nelfinavir.
• See a doctor first if you have unexplained weight loss
• trouble swallowing
• vomiting blood or black stools
• liver disease
• or are pregnant or breastfeeding
• it may interact with clopidogrel and other medicines.
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.