Active ingredient (in each capsule)
Esomeprazole 20 mg
(Each delayed-release capsule corresponds to 22.3 mg esomeprazole magnesium trihydrate)
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
Allergy alert
- Do not use if you are allergic to esomeprazole
- Esomeprazole may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:
skin reddening
blisters
rash
If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
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.
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
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
- taking a prescription drug. Acid reducers may interact with certain prescription drugs.
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.
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 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
