Esomeprazole Magnesium (esomeprazole 20 mg) Dailymed
Generic: esomeprazole magnesium
IMPRINT: 186 20MG
SHAPE: capsule
COLOR: white
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Active Ingredient(s)
Esomeprazole 20 mg
(Each delayed-release capsule corresponds to 22.250 mg esomeprazole magnesium trihydrate)
Purpose
Acid reducer
Use(s)
- treats frequent heartburn (occurs 2 or more days a week)
- not intended for immediate relief of heartburn; this drug may take 1 to 4 days for full effe
Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to esomeprazole.
- Esomeprazole may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:
- Skin reddening
- Bulers
- Rash
If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
Do not use
- trouble or pain swallowing food, vomiting with blood, or bloody or black stools
- heartburn with lightheadedness , sweating or dizziness
- chest pain or shoulder pain with shortness of breath; sweating; pain spreading to arms, neck or shoulders; or lightheadedness
- frequent chest pain
- These may be signs of a serious condition. See your doctor.
Ask a doctor before use if
- had heartburn over 3 months. This may be a sign of a more serious condition.
- frequent wheezing, particularly with heartburn
- unexplained weight loss
- nausea or vomiting
- stomach pain
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if
you are taking a prescription drug. Acid reducers may interact with certain prescription drugs.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- your heartburn continues or worsens
- you need to take this product for more than 14 days
- you need to take more than 1 course of treatment every 4 months
- you get diarrhea
- you develop a rash or joint pain
If pregnant or breastfeeding,
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
- adults 18 years of age and older
- this product is to be used once a day (every 24 hours), every day for 14 days
- may take 1 to 4 days for full effect
14-Day Course of Treatment Repeated 14-Day Courses (if needed)
- swallow 1 capsule with a glass of water before eating in the morning
- take every day for 14 days
- do not take more than 1 capsule a day
- swallow whole. Do not crush or chew capsules.
- do not use for more than 14 days unless directed by your doctor
- you may repeat a 14-day course every 4 months
- do not take for more than 14 days or more often than every 4 months unless directed by a doctor
- children under 18 years of age: ask a doctor before use. Heartburn in children may sometimes be caused by a serious condition.
Other Information
- read the directions and warnings before use
- keep the carton. It contains important information.
- Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F).
Inactive Ingredients
FD&C Blue 2, Gelatin, Hydroxypropyl Cellulose, Hypromellose, Magnesium Stearate, Methacrylic Acid and Ethyl Acrylate Copolymer Dispersion, Mono-and Di-Glycerides, Pharmaceutical Ink, Polysorbate 80, Sugar Spheres, Talc, Triethyl Citrate.
Questions/comments
Call 1-888-952-0050 Monday through Friday 9AM – 5PM EST
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