Nexium is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) used to treat heartburn, or gastroesophageal reflux. It may be used in combination with two antibiotics to treat Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection and duodenal ulcers. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Prescribed by U.S. doctors and dispensed by U.S. pharmacists.
BEFORE USING :
Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with Nexium. INFORM YOUR
DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you
are taking. ADDITIONAL MONITORING OF YOUR DOSE OR CONDITION may be needed if you
are taking cilostazol, diazepam, digoxin, iron, itraconazole, ketoconazole, sucralfate,
or vitamins with iron. Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions, allergies,
pregnancy, or breast-feeding. ADDITIONAL MONITORING OF YOUR DOSE OR CONDITION
may be needed if you have liver disease. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if
you have any questions or concerns about using Nexium.
DIRECTIONS :
Follow the directions for using Nexium provided by your doctor. SWALLOW
WHOLE. DO NOT chew, or crush the capsule. Take Nexium at least 1 hour before
a meal, unless otherwise directed by your doctor. IF YOU HAVE DIFFICULTY SWALLOWING
CAPSULES, you may open the capsule and sprinkle the contents on 1 tablespoon of
applesauce. Mix the medicine with the applesauce and swallow immediately. The
applesauce should not be hot and should be soft enough to swallow without chewing.
Discard any uneaten applesauce/medicine mixture. Nexium may be taken with
antacids if your doctor has instructed you to take antacids. STORE Nexium
at room temperature at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) in a tightly-closed container,
away from heat, light, and moisture. Brief storage between 59 and 86 degrees F
(15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF Nexium, take
it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed
dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
CAUTIONS :
BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE, either prescription or over-the-counter,
check with your doctor or pharmacist. FOR WOMEN: IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT,
discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Nexium during
pregnancy. IT IS UNKNOWN IF Nexium IS EXCRETED in breast-milk. IF YOU ARE
OR WILL BE BREAST-FEEDING while you are using Nexium, check with your doctor
or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.
POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS :
SIDE EFFECTS, that may go away during treatment, include headache, constipation,
cough, or diarrhea. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor.
CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you experience throat pain, chest pain, severe
stomach pain, or coffee-ground vomit. An allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely,
but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction
include rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other
effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
DRUG INTERACTIONS :
Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine
from doing its job. Use our drug interaction checker to find out if your medicines
interact with each other.
IF YOU TAKE TOO MUCH :
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency
room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include confusion, drowsiness, blurred
vision, fast heartbeat, nausea, excessive sweating, flushing, headache, and dry
mouth.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :
If you are taking Nexium for gastric ulcers or reflux disease, your
symptoms should improve within 4 to 8 weeks. If your symptoms do not improve or
if they become worse, contact your doctor. DO NOT SHARE Nexium with others
for whom it was not prescribed. DO NOT USE Nexium for other health conditions.
KEEP Nexium out of the reach of children. IF USING Nexium FOR AN
EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, obtain refills before your supply runs out.
