Nexium (Esomeprazole)
Nexium
Nexium tablets. When you buy Nexium, each tablet contains 40 mg esomeprazole. Nexium comes in packs of 14 tablets and is manufactured by AstraZeneca..Nexium works by reducing the amount of acid made in your stomach.
Nexium relieves heartburn and other symptoms caused by the backflow of stomach acid into the canal to the stomach. Nexium is used for the treatment of acid-related disorders such as reflux esophagitis; 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.
Nexium directions
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/day to prevent your symptoms from coming back.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.
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.
When you buy Nexium online, the order will be shipped using the postal services.