Label: NEXIUM 24HR- esomeprazole magnesium capsule, delayed release

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: New Drug Application

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Drug Facts

  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Active ingredient (in each capsule)Purpose
    (Each delayed-release capsule corresponds to 22.3 mg esomeprazole magnesium trihydrate)

    Esomeprazole 20 mg

    Acid reducer
  • INDICATIONS & USAGE

    Uses

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    treats frequent heartburn (occurs 2 or more days a week)
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    not intended for immediate relief of heartburn; this drug may take 1 to 4 days for full effect
  • WARNINGS

    Warnings

    Allergy alert

    Do not use if you are allergic to esomeprazole

    Do not use if you have

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    trouble or pain swallowing food, vomiting with blood, or bloody or black stools
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    heartburn with lightheadedness, sweating or dizziness
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    chest pain or shoulder pain with shortness of breath; sweating; pain spreading to arms, neck or shoulders; or lightheadedness
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    frequent chest pain

    These may be signs of a serious condition. See your doctor.

    Ask a doctor before use if you have

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    had heartburn over 3 months. This may be a sign of a more serious condition.
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    frequent wheezing, particularly with heartburn
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    unexplained weight loss
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    nausea or vomiting
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    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

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    your heartburn continues or worsens
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    you need to take this product for more than 14 days
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    you need to take more than 1 course of treatment every 4 months
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    you get diarrhea
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    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.

  • DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION

    Directions

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    adults 18 years of age and older
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    this product is to be used once a day (every 24 hours), every day for 14 days
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    may take 1 to 4 days for full effect
    14-Day Course of TreatmentRepeated 14-Day Courses (if needed)
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    swallow 1 capsule with a glass of water before eating in the morning
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    take every day for 14 days
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    do not take more than 1 capsule a day
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    swallow whole. Do not crush or chew capsules.
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    do not use for more than 14 days unless directed by your doctor
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    you may repeat a 14-day course every 4 months
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    do not take for more than 14 days or more often than every 4 months unless directed by a doctor
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    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

    Other Information

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    read the directions and warnings before use
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    keep the carton. It contains important information.
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    store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
  • INACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Nexium 24HR Capsules

    corn starch, D&C red no. 28, FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C red no. 40, ferric oxide, gelatin, glyceryl monostearate, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, methacrylic acid copolymer, pharmaceutical ink, polysorbate 80, sucrose, talc, titanium dioxide, triethyl citrate

    Nexium 24HR ClearMinis

    carmine, corn starch, FD&C blue no. 2, FD&C blue no. 2 aluminum lake, FD&C red no. 3, FD&C red no. 40, ferric oxide, gelatin, glyceryl monostearate, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, methacrylic acid copolymer, pharmaceutical ink, polysorbate 80, sucrose, talc, titanium dioxide, triethyl citrate

  • QUESTIONS

    Questions or comments?

    call toll-free weekdays 9 AM to 5 PM EST at 1-866-226-1600

    Made in France

    For most recent product information, visit www.Nexium24HR.com

  • HOW SUPPLIED

    Product: 50090-1492

    NDC: 50090-1492-0 14 CAPSULE, DELAYED RELEASE in a BOTTLE / 3 in a CARTON

  • esomeprazole magnesium

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    NEXIUM 24HR 
    esomeprazole magnesium capsule, delayed release
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:50090-1492(NDC:0573-2450)
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    ESOMEPRAZOLE MAGNESIUM (UNII: R6DXU4WAY9) (ESOMEPRAZOLE - UNII:N3PA6559FT) ESOMEPRAZOLE20 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    STARCH, CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)  
    D&C RED NO. 28 (UNII: 767IP0Y5NH)  
    FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    FERRIC OXIDE RED (UNII: 1K09F3G675)  
    GELATIN, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 2G86QN327L)  
    GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE (UNII: 230OU9XXE4)  
    HYDROXYPROPYL CELLULOSE (1600000 WAMW) (UNII: RFW2ET671P)  
    HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    METHACRYLIC ACID - METHYL METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER (1:1) (UNII: 74G4R6TH13)  
    POLYSORBATE 80 (UNII: 6OZP39ZG8H)  
    SUCROSE (UNII: C151H8M554)  
    TALC (UNII: 7SEV7J4R1U)  
    TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    TRIETHYL CITRATE (UNII: 8Z96QXD6UM)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorPURPLE (amethyst) Scoreno score
    ShapeCAPSULESize14mm
    FlavorImprint Code NEXIUM;20;mg
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:50090-1492-03 in 1 CARTON12/04/2014
    114 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    NDANDA20465505/27/2014
    Labeler - A-S Medication Solutions (830016429)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    A-S Medication Solutions830016429RELABEL(50090-1492)
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