Esomeprazole Magnesium (esomeprazole 20 mg) Dailymed
Generic: esomeprazole magnesium is used for the treatment of Duodenal Ulcer Esophagitis Gastroesophageal Reflux Heartburn Stomach Ulcer Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome Helicobacter Infections
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Drug Facts
Otc - Active Ingredient Section
Active ingredient (in each capsule)
Esomeprazole 20 mg
(Each delayed-release capsule corresponds to 22.3 mg esomeprazole magnesium trihydrate)
Otc - Purpose Section
Purpose
Acid reducer
Indications & Usage Section
Uses
- 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 effect
Warnings Section
Warnings
Allergy alert
- 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.
OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION
Do not use if you have
- 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.
OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- 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
OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
- taking a prescription drug. Acid reducers may interact with certain prescription drugs.
OTC - STOP USE SECTION
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
OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Dosage & Administration Section
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
- 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
Repeated 14-Day Courses (if needed)
- 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.
Storage And Handling Section
Other information
- read the directions and warnings before use
- keep the carton. It contains important information.
- store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
Inactive Ingredient Section
Inactive ingredients black iron oxide, corn starch, D&C red 27 aluminum lake, eudragit, FD&C blue 1, FD&C red 3, ferric oxide yellow, gelatin, glyceryl monostearate, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, polysorbate 80, potassium hydroxide, shellac, simethicone, sodium lauryl sulfate, sucrose, talc, titanium dioxide, triethyl citrate
Otc - Questions Section
Questions or comments? Call 1-877-290-4008
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