Esomeprazole Magnesium Delayed-Release Capsules USP 20 mg*

Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each capsule)

*Esomeprazole 20 mg(Each delayed-release capsule corresponds to 21.75 mg esomeprazole magnesium dihydrate USP)

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

Do not use if you have:

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

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

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

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

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

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)

Directions

14-Day Course of Treatment

Repeated 14-Day Courses (if needed)

Other information

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

Inactive ingredients

colloidal silicon dioxide, FD&C blue no.1, gelatin, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, magnesium carbonate, magnesium oxide, methacrylic acid copolymer dispersion, mono and di glycerides, polysorbate 80, propylene glycol, shellac, sodium lauryl sulfate, strong ammonia solution, sugar spheres (which contains liquid glucose, starch (maize) and sucrose), talc, titanium dioxide, triethyl citrate and yellow iron oxide. Questions or comments? call 1-855-274-4122 (Monday – Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM EST)

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