What is Reflux?
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).
Do I get instant relief from taking a Nexium tablet?
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.
How much to take• The recommended dose is one tablet a day. • Do not take more than this recommended dose of one tablet (20 mg) a day, even if you don’t feel an improvement immediately. • You may need to take the tablets for 2 or 3 days in a row before your reflux symptoms (for example, heartburn and acid regurgitation) get better. • The treatment length is up to 14 days. • When your reflux symptoms have completely gone you should stop taking this medicine. • If your reflux symptoms get worse or do not improve after taking this medicine for 14 days in a row, you should consult a doctor. If you have persistent or longstanding, frequently recurring symptoms even after treatment with this medicine, you should contact your doctor. Taking this medicine • You can take your tablet at any time of the day either with food or on an empty stomach. • Swallow your tablet whole with half a glass of water. Do not chew or crush the tablet. This is because the tablet contains coated pellets, which stop the medicine from being broken down by the acid in your stomach. It is important not to damage the pellets.
Alternative method of taking this medicine• Put the tablet in a glass of still (non-fizzy) water. Do not use any other liquids. • Stir until the tablet breaks up (the mixture will not be clear) then drink the mixture straight away or within 30 minutes. Always stir the mixture just before drinking it. • To make sure that you have drunk all of the medicine, rinse the glass very well with half a glass of water and drink it. The solid pieces contain the medicine – do not chew or crush them
Please read the patient information leaflet above to get more information as to side effects, precautions of use etc.
Active Ingredients:
Each gastro-resistant tablet contains 20 mg esomeprazole (as magnesium trihydrate)
List of Excipients:
Glycerol monostearate 40-55 HydroxypropylcelluloseHypromellose 2910 (6 mPa-s) Reddish-brown iron oxide (E-172) Yellow iron oxide (E-172)Magnesium stearate Methacrylic acid ethylacrylate copolymer (1: 1) dispersion 30 per cent Cellulose microcrystallineSynthetic Paraffin Macrogol 6000Polysorbate 80 Crospovidone (Type A) Sodium stearyl fumarateSugar spheres (sucrose and maize starch), Talc, Titanium dioxide (E-171) Triethyl citrate
For use as a medicine:• Take 1 tablet a day. • When your reflux symptoms have gone you should continue taking this medicine for 14 days in a row. • Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. This is because the medicine contains coated pellets they stop being broken down by the acid in your stomach. It is important to damage the pellets. If you cannot drink the mixture within 30 minutes, talk to your doctor. Taking the medicine for 14 days in a row may not provide all the desired effects.What is Reflux?
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).
Do I get instant relief from taking a Nexium tablet?
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.
How much to take• The recommended dose is one tablet a day. • Do not take more than this recommended dose of one tablet (20 mg) a day, even if you don’t feel an improvement immediately. • You may need to take the tablets for 2 or 3 days in a row before your reflux symptoms (for example, heartburn and acid regurgitation) get better. • The treatment length is up to 14 days. • When your reflux symptoms have completely gone you should stop taking this medicine. • If your reflux symptoms get worse or do not improve after taking this medicine for 14 days in a row, you should consult a doctor. If you have persistent or longstanding, frequently recurring symptoms even after treatment with this medicine, you should contact your doctor. Taking this medicine • You can take your tablet at any time of the day either with food or on an empty stomach. • Swallow your tablet whole with half a glass of water. Do not chew or crush the tablet. This is because the tablet contains coated pellets, which stop the medicine from being broken down by the acid in your stomach. It is important not to damage the pellets.
Alternative method of taking this medicine• Put the tablet in a glass of still (non-fizzy) water. Do not use any other liquids. • Stir until the tablet breaks up (the mixture will not be clear) then drink the mixture straight away or within 30 minutes. Always stir the mixture just before drinking it. • To make sure that you have drunk all of the medicine, rinse the glass very well with half a glass of water and drink it. The solid pieces contain the medicine – do not chew or crush them
Please read the patient information leaflet above to get more information as to side effects, precautions of use etc.
Active Ingredients:
Each gastro-resistant tablet contains 20 mg esomeprazole (as magnesium trihydrate)
List of Excipients:
Glycerol monostearate 40-55 HydroxypropylcelluloseHypromellose 2910 (6 mPa-s) Reddish-brown iron oxide (E-172) Yellow iron oxide (E-172)Magnesium stearate Methacrylic acid ethylacrylate copolymer (1: 1) dispersion 30 per cent Cellulose microcrystallineSynthetic Paraffin Macrogol 6000Polysorbate 80 Crospovidone (Type A) Sodium stearyl fumarateSugar spheres (sucrose and maize starch), Talc, Titanium dioxide (E-171) Triethyl citrate
To make ready extract: Put the extract in a deep, non-greasy, water bath at a temperature not exceeding 15 °C to avoid crystallisation. Allow at least 4 h to warm the extract in the water bath. • Add the potassium hydroxide (pH 6.8) and the magnesium stearate (E-171) to the water solution. • Add the sugars in the water. • Add theTalc and the magnesium stearate to the potassium hydroxide solution. Add theTalc and the sucrose to the water.What is the biggest difference between Nexium 40mg and Nexium 20mg?
Nexium and Nexium 20mg are the same medication. Nexium 40mg is used to help prevent heartburn and acid reflux. Nexium 20mg is used to help prevent acid reflux problems and is used to treat other symptoms of heartburn, such as heartburn and acid reflux. Take Nexium 20 mg exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take Nexium 40 mg if you have or have had heartburn for more than two weeks, or if you have not had heartburn for more than two days. Taking Nexium 20 mg does not prevent heartburn. Taking a double dose of 20mg Nexium (40 mg) three times a day does not have an effect. If you need to talk about a health problem or have any concerns about your health talk with your doctor.
Talk with your doctor or a pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns. You may need a prescription for Nexium or another heartburn medication.
The main difference between Nexium and Nexium 20 mg is that Nexium 20 mg is a 20 mg tablet. Nexium is used to treat heartburn and acid reflux, and Nexium 20 mg is used to treat other symptoms of heartburn, such as heartburn and acid reflux. Nexium 20 mg helps to prevent heartburn and acid reflux problems and is used to treat other symptoms of acid regurgitation that may be caused by Nexium 40 mg. The difference between Nexium and Nexium 20 mg is that Nexium 20 mg is used to help prevent heartburn and acid reflux. Nexium 20 mg works by helping to pass food (proton ]. It passes through the body easier than Nexium.
Nexium and Nexium 20 mg can cause side effects, although they are not as severe. Headache, stomach upset, diarrhea, constipation, stuffy nose, and weakness or trembling may also occur. Talk to your doctor if any of these side effects bother you or last for more than a few days in a row. If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking Nexium and seek immediate medical attention.
• Feeling sick (a sensation of sickening or burning in your chest that doesn't go away) • Stomach pain • Gas • Bloating • A feeling of bloating that doesn't go away
• A runny nose • Gas • Frequent cold and flu • Swollen lymph nodes
• A runny nose • A sore throat • A change in the way your throat looks • Difficulty speaking or swallowing
• Dizziness, lightheadedness, or headache • Trouble sleeping • Frequent lightheadedness • Frequent or light-headed pain when you get up
• Dry mouth • Difficulty swallowing
• Frequent itching • Difficulty swallowing with a rash • Frequent sore throat
The main side effects of Nexium 20 mg include:
The serious side effects of Nexium 20 mg include:
You should contact your doctor if you experience other side effects that are not listed above.
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Nexium 20 mg is not to be used to treat acid reflux or heartburn, and Nexium 40 mg is a proton pump inhibitor. Nexium 40 mg is used to help prevent acid regurgitation caused by the treatment of acid reflux or heartburn. Nexium 40 mg is a proton pump inhibitor. It decreases the amount of acid that your body absorbs from food. The main side effect of Nexium 40 mg is that you may feel better or start to cry or have more trouble swallowing. The side effects of Nexium 20 mg are similar to those of Nexium 40 mg but are less severe.
Prices for Nexium and its generic equivalent among other gastric and antacid items are:
Nexium is a brand name for esomeprazole, also known as NEXIUM. This generic drug is produced by GlaxoSmithKline under the brand name Nexium. It is widely available in both tablet and capsule form. Tablets are meant to be taken orally, while capsules are commonly prescribed for intramuscular injections, or injection therapy. NEXIUM is taken by mouth, with or without food.
Generic NEXIUM is also available as NEXIUM/OESC 100 (pre-prepared oral capsule), and NEXIUM/OESC (pre- prepared oral capsule).
The following are some examples of some side effects of Nexium/OESC and Nexium/OESC 100/OESC side effects:
NONEXIUM may cause QT prolongation (see Heart Rate and Pregnancy).Considerations:
PREpared Oral Capsule contains esomeprazole, a proton pump inhibitor. It works by reducing the amount of acid produced in the stomach, thereby promoting the production of proton pumps, such as H1 and H2 enzymes. The Esomeprazole Prescribing Information is designed to provide a general guideline for administering orally to patients and is formulated with esomeprazole as the active ingredient. It is crucial to follow the prescribed dosage and duration of treatment as esomeprazole is known to inhibit proton pumps. Precautions and Side Effects
PREpared Oral Capsule should not be taken more than once in 24 hours. Do not chew or crush the medication. Swallow it as a whole without crushing or chewing.
NOTE: (1) If you have any questions about the Prescribing Information, please reach out to the Patient Information Leaflets (PIL) at or reach out to GlaxoSmithKline, Pte Ltd., for their prescribing information. If you have further questions related to the Prescribing Information, please reach out to GlaxoSmithKline, Pte Ltd., for their prescribing information.
Some side effects of Nexium/OESC and Nexium/OESC 100/OESC side effects can behead you, including vomiting, diarrhoea, and stomach pain.
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