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
Side EffectsMost people who have gastro-resistant reflux disease don’t experience any side effects. However, some people who do experience nausea, gastrointestinal discomfort or skin reaction may occur. If any of these symptoms persist or worsen, do not take the tablets – talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
If you do experience any side effects, do not take the tablets, use the depends if you are taking it for 7 days or 14 days without taking any tablets. Do not take the tablets if you are pregnant or trying to become pregnant, unless your doctor has told you to. esomeprazole capsulesUsage Instructions:
• Take this medicine at the same time(s) each day, preferably in the morning – You may take it in the evening before you go to the toilet. • When you are taking this medicine may take 1 capsule within 2 hours. • Take this medicine at the same time(s) every day. • If you miss a day, take the medicine if you are not sure.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that it will require all prescriptions for Nexium 10mg and 20mg from December 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017 be sent to all patients and to the patient’s physician as soon as possible.
The agency’s new guidance states that if the prescribing physician has determined that a patient has a known risk of developing a heart attack or stroke, they must immediately send the prescription to their physician. The agency said the drug was available in the US since it was approved in the early 1990s.
Nexium 10mg is the first product approved by the FDA to treat an adult heart problem called “heart attack,” but the FDA has said the drug does not increase the risk of a heart attack or stroke. It’s also available only with the prescription of a doctor.
“The FDA’s new guidance provides an opportunity for the prescribing physician to determine whether the patient’s risk of a heart attack or stroke increases in the presence of a known or suspected risk,” the FDA said in a statement. “The safety and efficacy of the drug in patients with a known or suspected heart disease, a history of heart attack, and/or stroke have not been studied.”
“It is important for patients to be monitored for symptoms,” said Dr. Joseph A. Martin, a cardiologist and senior vice president of the F. D. A.’s Medscape Cardiovascular Program. “If a patient has heart attacks or a stroke, they should be able to receive the drug with a prescription.”
In May of this year, the FDA said it would update the label for Nexium 10mg and 20mg.
It was reported that the company that sells the drug said it has “no plans to delay or change the labeling on this product” until more data is available. The FDA said it did not “feel” the drug was safe.
In May, FDA’s New Drug Application for Nexium 10mg and 20mg became public. The drug was approved in the United States since it was approved in early 1990s. The agency added that the drug would only be available by prescription in the United States.
AstraZeneca said it had no plans to delay or change the label on its Nexium 10mg and 20mg. It is “not expected to take advantage of this drug’s risks,” it said. “The drug’s safety and efficacy have not been studied, and there is no evidence that it increases the risk of a heart attack or stroke.”
In July, the FDA said it would update the label for Nexium 10mg and 20mg to include information about a patient’s risk of developing a heart attack or stroke.
The drug is not available in the US since it is a prescription drug. AstraZeneca said it was “not aware of any studies that have been completed that have been submitted to the FDA’s Medication Safety Advisory Committee (MSAC) for the drug to be evaluated for its use in patients who have not previously been treated with a heart drug,” it added. The company added that there were no reports of adverse events.
The agency said it is reviewing all applications for the drug. It is working to address safety concerns.
VIDEOThe FDA announced the announcement on July 20.
The company also announced that it would update the label of its Nexium 10mg and 20mg to include information about a patient’s risk of developing a heart attack or stroke. The agency said the drug is not expected to take advantage of this drug’s risks.
The company said it has “no plans to delay or change the label of this drug until more data is available”.
The FDA has already said it would update the label for Nexium 10mg and 20mg. The agency said it did not “feel” the drug was safe. “The drug’s safety and efficacy have not been studied, and there is no evidence that it increases the risk of a heart attack or stroke,” it added.
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| Brand Name | Esomeprazole |
| Strength | Esomeprazole 20mg |
| Dose | Adults 18 years of age and older |
| Manufacturer | AstraZeneca PLC |
| Packaging Type | Box |
| Form | Tablets |
| Shelf Life | 12 Months |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Prescription/Non prescription | Non prescription |
We are a leading manufacturer and supplier of esomeprazole capsules and a popular over the counter medication called Nexium 24HR 7 Capsules.
Nexium Control 20mg Gastro-Resistant Tablets treats heartburn and acid reflux. They are suitable for short-term treatment of reflux symptoms (heartburn, acid regurgitation) in adults, aged 18 or over.
Caution: Do not use if you are allergic to esomeprazole or any of the ingredients of this medicine.
How to use:
Read the package leaflet before use
Take one tablet once a day. Do not exceed this dose
The tablets should be swallowed whole. Do not chew or crush the tablets
May take 2-3 days for full effect
If your symptoms worsen or do not improve after taking this medicine for 14 days in a row, contact your doctor.
Precautions
This is a medicine; Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition, are taking any other medication or complementary therapy, or if symptoms persist.
Seek advice before using if you are breast feeding, pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or suffer from allergies.
Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.
Ingredients
Each gastro-resistant tablet contains 20 mg esomeprazole (as magnesium trihydrate). Contains sucrose.
Active ingredient(s):EsomeprazoleEsomeprazotripeStrength (mg)Word of warning
This medicine may cause serious problems if you are taking any of the following medicines. If you also have had them removed by your doctor or a pharmacist, do not take this medicine;This product may increase your risk of a heart attack or stroke, or may cause weakness and confusion. You should read the package leaflet carefully before using this medicine.
Some ingredients may cause a rash, dizziness, or weakness, especially when you are out and about, or when you are sitting up, standing, or asleep.
Some people may have difficulty swallowing tablets. Before using this medicine, talk to your doctor if you are planning to have a baby. Do not use if you are planning to have a pregnancy. Do not use if you are breast-feeding.
This medicine may interact with other medicines and nutritional supplements, and you should inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any of the following:
The following are not recommended if you are breast-feeding;
:- if you are pregnant;:- if you are taking vitamin supplements, including supplements taken by mouth, and you are having a baby- if you are taking any other medicines:- medicines to protect the esophagus, such as Z MPH, which contains aluminum hydroxide, which is an acid blocker.- medicines to treat or cure some other medical conditions such as cancer, heart, kidney, or liver disease- medicines used to treat gout, or to treat or cure any gastrointestinal condition- medicines used to treat or cure any condition of gout (such as ulcers, gout ± esophagitis, gout ®, gout ± arthritis, gout ®± hypercholesterolemia, gout ± benign prostatic hyperplasia)
Overdose
If you think you may have taken too much of this medicine, call your doctor, or the Poisons Information Centre (PICC), at the telephone number given above and ask for advice. If you have any questions, your pharmacist or doctor may ask you about your health, your symptoms, and how to treat you.
Directions
The usual dose is one tablet once a day. Take this medicine with a full glass of water. Do not lie down for at least 10 minutes after taking this medicine. The medicine will help you to control your symptoms. Do not take any more than one tablet in 24 hours. It works best when taken on an empty stomach or after a high-fat meal. If you have a stomach problem, talk to your doctor. Taking this medicine with food may delay the start of the first dose. Follow the directions on your prescription label.