Nexium® (Esomeprazole Mag Trihydrate)		Nexium pricing
	Brand Nexium manufactured by: ASTRAZENECA
	Chemical name: Esomeprazole Magnesium Trihydrate (Generic not available)

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Nexium Common Use: Nexium is used for the treatment of acid-related disorders.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to heighten awareness of health information and does not suggest diagnosis or treatment. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.

What is Nexium used for and how does it work? Nexium is the brand name for a drug called esomeprazole (“ease-oh-mep-ra-zol”).

Nexium is used for the treatment of acid-related disorders such as:

• reflux esophagitis (tissue damage caused by stomach content flowing back up the digestive tract);
• duodenal ulcers caused by infection with a bacterium called Helicobacter pylori , and to help reduce the risk of these ulcers from coming back;
• gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and its symptoms such as: a burning sensation rising from the chest towards the neck (heartburn) and the flow of bitter/sour juice into the mouth (regurgitation).

Nexium works by reducing the amount of acid made in your stomach.

Your doctor will have explained why you are being treated with Nexium and will have told you what dose to take. Follow those directions carefully. They may differ from the information contained in this leaflet.

What is in Nexium? Each Nexium tablet contains esomeprazole magnesium trihydrate as the active ingredient. In addition, it contains the following nonmedicinal ingredients: cellulose microcrystalline, crospovidone, glyceryl monostearate, hydroxypropylcellulose, hypromellose, iron oxide, magnesium stearate, methacrylic acid ethylacrylate copolymer, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate, synthetic paraffin, sodium stearyl fumarate, sugar spheres, talc, titanium dioxide and triethyl citrate.

Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you think you may be allergic to any of the above ingredients.

What should I tell my doctor before taking Nexium? Tell your doctor:

• about all health problems you have now or have had in the past;
• about other medicines you take, including ones you can buy without a prescription;
• if you are allergic to “nonmedicinal” substances which may be present in Nexium (see “What is in Nexium?”);
• if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant or are breast-feeding.

How do I take Nexium properly? Take all doses of Nexium, as recommended by your doctor, even when you feel well. In some cases, daily doses are needed to control your pain and symptoms and to help damaged areas heal. The recommended dose for treating acute disease is 20 to 40 mg once a day for 4 to 8 weeks. Your doctor may recommend that you continue taking Nexium 20 mg each day to prevent your symptoms from coming back.

Nexium may be used in combination with antibiotic drugs for 1 week to treat ulcers caused by H.pylopylori and to help reduce the risk of these ulcers from coming back. Your prescription may say Nexium 1-2-3 A. This tells the pharmacist to give you 3 different drugs (Nexium and 2 antibiotics) for you to take 2 times each day for 1 week.

If you are given Nexium in combination with antibiotic drugs, it is important that you take all medications at the correct time of day and for the entire treatment period, to ensure they will work properly. Studies have shown that patients who take their medications as prescribed, have better ulcer healing rates and greater success getting rid of their H.pylopylori infection.

It is important to take Nexium until your doctor tells you to stop, even if you start to feel better in a few days. Nexium needs to be taken for the full duration of treatment to help correct acid problems.

If you miss a dose of Nexium, and remember within 12 hours, take the tablet as soon as possible then go back to your regular schedule. However, if more than 12 hours has passed when you remember, do not take the missed tablet. Just take your next dose on time.

Nexium may be taken with food or on an empty stomach. The tablet may be swallowed whole with water or it may be put in half a glass of water where it will break apart, making it easier to swallow. Be sure to swallow all the tiny pellets that come out of the tablet without chewing them. Don't let the pellets sit in water for more than 30 minutes before drinking them. After drinking, rinse the glass with water and drink this as well.

How do I use the Nexium compliance pack? Nexium comes in blister packages containing 14 tablets. Each package contains 2 blister strips that are labeled with the days of the week.

Start by taking a tablet that matches the day you begin the pack. Then take a tablet on each of the following days until you complete the blister strip.

To treat ulcers caused by H.pylopylori , take one 20 mg tablet from each of 2blisblister strips (2 tablets/day) that match the day you begin the pack.

Are there any side effects? Like any medication, Nexium may cause side effects in some people. Side effects that do occur are usually mild and go away a short time after starting Nexium. Tell your doctor if any of the following are severe or bother you for more than 1 or 2 days: nausea, stomach upset, diarrhea, headache, dizziness or dry mouth. These may not be caused by Nexium in your case, but only a doctor can assess this.

Other unwanted effects which cannot be predicted may occur in rare cases. These may include rash or itching. If you experience any bothersome or unusual effects while using Nexium, check with your doctor or pharmacist.

What should I do in case of overdose? Call your doctor or pharmacist right away in case of an overdose. However, no severe symptoms have been seen in patients who have taken doses up to 80 mg.

Where should I keep Nexium? Keep all tablets sealed in the blister strips until it is time for a dose. If you do not, moisture from the air may damage the tablets.

Remember to keep Nexium well out of reach of children. Keep the compliance pack at room temperature (15 to 30°C). Do not keep Nexium in the bathroom medicine cabinet or other warm, moist places.

Do not use Nexium after the expiry date marked on the pack.

Important Note: This information alerts you to some of the times you should call your doctor. Other situations which cannot be predicted may arise. Nothing in this information should stop you from calling your doctor or pharmacist with any questions or concerns you have about using Nexium.

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