Nexium Control Tablets 20mg is used in adults for the short-term treatment of reflux symptoms (for example, heartburn and acid regurgitation).
Reflux is the backflow of acid from the stomach into the gullet (“foodpipe”) which may become inflamed and painful. This may cause you symptoms such as a painful sensation in the chest rising up to your throat (heartburn) and a sour taste in the mouth (acid regurgitation).
Nexium Control is not meant to bring immediate relief. You may need to take the tablets for 2-3 days in a row before you feel better. You must talk to a doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse after 14 days.
Warnings:
Do not use
If you are allergic to esomeprazole or any of the ingredients of this medicine.
Talk to your pharmacist or doctor if:
Storage Instructions
As with all medicines, please ensure you read the patient information leaflet before taking this item.
Medication Uses Long-term treatment Nexium Control is usually used for up to 2 years to treat reflux symptoms and heartburn. Check ingredients and do not use for more than 2 years.Check ingredients:
Some people have mild symptoms such as fast or fast heartburn and acid regurgitation for which there is a need to take anti-diarrhoea and indigestion treatments to prevent side effects.
If you have symptoms, take esomeprazole as prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor may need to monitor you for side effects.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor.
If the side effects become worse or you are experiencing more serious side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
General Product DescriptionNexium 24HR Once Daily Dosing Tablets provide lasting relief from frequent heartburn and acid reflux. They providelasting symptomatic relief of frequent heartburn, acid regurgitation and other symptoms associated with gastro-oesophageal reflux.
Key Features
Directions For UseAdults 18 years of age and over:Take 1 tablet daily for at least 7 days and up to 14 days. Swallow the tablet whole with water, with or without food. Do not crush or chew the tablet. Do not take for more than 14 days unless drected byt a doctor.Not intended for immediate relief. It may take a few days to achieve maximum results.
WarningsAlways read and follow the directions before use. If symptoms persist, disconinue use and consult your healthcare professional. Keep out of reach of children. Do not use if you are pregnant or breast feeding, or under the age of 18.
IngredientsEach tablet contains: Esomeprazole 20mg (as Magnesium Trihydrate).
unnabFor external use only. Do not use in patients with a known hypersensitivity to esomeprazole or any other proton-pump system. Avoid contact with
medicines including antacids, iron supplements, and garlic. Use with caution as a precaution.
Adults 18 years of age and over: Take 1 tablet daily for at least 7 days and up to 14 days. Swallow the tablet whole with water, once or twice daily. Take every dose as advised by your doctor. Do not exceed 4 tablets in 24 hours.
For use only in severe cases of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease or in patients with a history of peptic ulcer. Do not exceed tolerated. Do not use if you are also usingognitive effects, in the treatment of depression. Do not use if you have fresh or expiredolesterole-containing medications. Do not take with medications that contain sulphonamides (eg, treth retailers) in the same dose and duration as those used for treating acid reflux. Do not use if you are allergic to Magnesium Trihydrate, Magnesium Sulfate, Magnesium Stearate, Energizerhellehe or Magnesium Sulfate.
Prolonged or repeated should be used between 4 and 7 days after the last tablet. The maximum daily dose is usually 1 tablet. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose,urrencies, before this, before the next regularly scheduled period, it is time to skip the missed dose.
Swallow the last tablet as a whole. Contact your doctor if you notice any of the following symptoms.
Do not stop taking for any reason.
Use with caution in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any other hyperscretemedicine or to any other component of the product
Use with caution in the elderly as they may be suitable for prolonged proton pump inhibitor therapy.
Nexium 24HR Heartburn Relief 20 mg should be taken with water, preferably before meals, as directed by your doctor. Drink plenty of water when taking this medicine unless your doctor directs you otherwise.
Avoid missing a dose of Nexium 24HR Heartburn Relief 20 mg, as it can be skipped or not taken if it is needed. If you miss a dose and it is time for a full one, take it as soon as you remember. Do not take 2 doses at once; try and do not miss any doses at once.
Common side effects include stomach upset, diarrhea, and indigestion. In rare cases, more serious side effects such as allergic reactions or heart attacks can occur. Before taking Nexium 24HR Heartburn Relief 20 mg, it is important to inform your doctor if you have any kidney, liver, or heart problems. These can be problems that need to be addressed before taking Nexium 24HR Heartburn Relief 20 mg.
Do not store above 30°C.
Nexium 24HR Heartburn Relief 20 mg is a prescription medication used to treat acid reflux and heartburn in individuals with frequent heartburn. It works by reducing gastric contents in the stomach.
A: Nexium 24HR Heartburn Relief 20 mg usually starts working within 30 minutes to 1 hour after ingestion.
Dosage: Dose instructions will be provided by your doctor. Your dosage will be determined by your doctor based on your individual needs and response to the drug.
A: Nexium 24HR Heartburn Relief 20 mg is not recommended for use in children under 18 years of age because they may reactivate the drug. Consult your doctor before using this or taking any other medication.
No, you should not stop using this medication without consulting your doctor. Your overall health and well-being are important to us.
A: This medication can be taken with or without food. Consult the doctor before taking this or any other medication.
A: Common side effects include stomach upset, diarrhea, and indigestion. Less serious side effects such as allergic reactions or heart attacks can occur. Before taking Nexium 24HR Heartburn Relief 20 mg, consult your doctor.
References: 1. Urticuurates:: Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia () () 1.Gastroenterologist,Dr. Jennifer Schulman, MD, and her colleagues reviewed the available literature on the use of esomeprazole and related proton pump inhibitors for the prevention of gastro-oesophageal reflux (heartburn), acute acid reflux (acid-related gastro-oesophagitis), and acute esophagitis.
Results from two randomized clinical trials, the Gastroenterological Adverse Events Trial and the Gastrointestinal Reflux Study, were primarily positive for use of esomeprazole in the prevention of gastro-oesophageal reflux (GORD). Esomeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor that is a proton pump inhibitor that decreases acid production in the stomach and esophagus. It was FDA approved in 1988 and was marketed under the name Nexium for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Esomeprazole was the first oral medication approved for this indication in the United States and was a leading proton pump inhibitor for the treatment of GERD. It is the only proton pump inhibitor currently available for the prevention of reflux esophagitis.
The first clinical trial to test the efficacy of esomeprazole and related proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) for the prevention of gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) was the Gastroenterological Adverse Events Trial. esomeprazole, or omeprazole, is a proton pump inhibitor that decreases acid production in the stomach and esophagus. It is FDA approved in 1998. In the trial, esomeprazole was found to be as effective as placebo for the prevention of gastroesophageal reflux (GERD), with a significantly greater reduction in reflux esophagitis. Esomeprazole was also associated with an increased risk of acute gastroesophageal reflux esophagitis. The trial also demonstrated that esomeprazole and other proton pump inhibitors may be more effective than other available proton pump inhibitors, including omeprazole, in preventing reflux esophagitis.
In the study comparing esomeprazole and other PPIs for the prevention of gastroesophageal reflux (GERD), esomeprazole was found to be as effective as placebo for the prevention of GERD. The risk of GERD was significantly greater with esomeprazole than with placebo. The risk of GERD was reduced by more than 80% with esomeprazole than with placebo. The study also demonstrated that esomeprazole was associated with a significantly greater reduction in reflux esophagitis than with placebo. In the study, the incidence of reflux esophagitis was significantly higher with esomeprazole than with placebo. This trial also demonstrated that esomeprazole was associated with a significantly greater reduction in reflux esophagitis than with placebo. The trial also demonstrated that esomeprazole was associated with an increased risk of acute esophagitis in patients who also had symptoms of GERD.
In the current study, esomeprazole was found to be as effective as placebo for the prevention of reflux esophagitis.
The National Institutes of Health and the American College of Gastroenterology are reviewing further evidence regarding the efficacy of esomeprazole in the prevention of reflux esophagitis in the adult population. Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) is a condition in which food passes through the esophagus and causes a burning sensation in the chest. GERD is a condition in which food passes through the esophagus and causes a burning sensation in the chest. GERD is a rare condition in which food passes through the stomach and causes a burning sensation in the chest. Esomeprazole, an esomeprazole-containing medication, is not approved for the prevention of GERD. However, the medication is approved for the treatment of reflux esophagitis, as well as acute esophagitis, and is not approved for the prevention of reflux esophagitis in children. The FDA requires that esomeprazole be administered as a once-daily dose (1 mg) once daily for children 1 month and older. In addition, esomeprazole should not be used in patients who cannot tolerate the dose that is taken. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is the most common cause of gastro-oesophageal reflux (GORD) in the United States. GERD is the most common cause of GERD in children and young people.