Esomeprazole Magnesium Drug Facts

Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each capsule)

Esomeprazole 20 mg

(Each delayed-release capsule corresponds to 22.250 mg esomeprazole magnesium trihydrate)

Purpose

Acid reducer

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.

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 breast-feeding, 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).

Esomeprazole Magnesium Delayed-Release Capsules USP, 20 mg:

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 or comments?

Call Toll-free weekdays 9AM to 5PM EST at 1-888-721-7115

Contact Glenmark Therapeutics Inc., USA or www.glenmarkpharma-us.com; or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch

Made in India

Additional Information

KEEP CARTON FOR COMPLETE WARNINGS AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION.

Do Not Use if seal under bottle cap imprinted with "SEALED for YOUR PROTECTION" or Blue band around the center of each capsule is broken or missing.

Tips for Managing Heartburn

Avoid foods or drinks that are more likely to cause heartburn, such as rich, spicy, fatty and fried foods, chocolate, caffeine, alcohol and even some acidic fruits and vegetables.
Eat slowly and do not eat big meals.
Do not eat late at night or just before bedtime.
Do not lie flat or bend over soon after eating.
Raise the head of your bed.
Wear loose-fitting clothing around your stomach.
If you are overweight, lose weight.
If you smoke, quit smoking.

Marketed for:

Glenmark Therapeutics Inc., USA

Mahwah, NJ 07430

Made in India

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Principal Display Panel - 20 mg Capsules: Container Label

NDC 72657-124-14

Esomeprazole Magnesium Delayed-Release Capsules USP, 20 mg

Acid Reducer

Treats Frequent Heartburn

May take 1 to 4 Days for Full effect

24 HR

14 Capsules

One 14-day Course of Treatment

See New Warning Information

Manufactured for Glenmark Therapeutics Inc., USA

Made in India.

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Principal Display Panel - 14 Capsule Carton label

NDC 73657-124-42