Esomeprazole Delayed Release Orally Disintegrating Tablets, 20 mg
Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Esomeprazole 20 mg
(Each delayed-release tablet corresponds to 22.3 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
If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
Do not use if you have:
These may be signs of a serious condition. See your doctor.
- Esomeprazole may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include: ■ skin reddening ■ blisters ■ rash
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
- taking a prescription drug. Acid reducers may interact with certain prescription drugs.
- 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 (1-800-222-1222).
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
- take 1 tablet before eating in the morning
- do not crush or chew tablets
- place the tablet on tongue; tablet disintegrates, with or without water. The tablets can also be swallowed whole with water.
- take every day for 14 days
- do not take more than 1 tablet a day
- do not use for more than 14 days unless directed by your doctor
- do not take this medicine with alcohol
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); keep product out of high heat and moisture
- store in the original package
Inactive ingredients
acetone, alcohol, amino methacrylate copolymer, ascorbic acid, benzyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, colloidal silicon dioxide, crospovidone, FD&C blue no. 1 aluminum lake, FD&C blue no. 2 aluminum lake, flavor, hypromellose, hypromellose phthalate, isopropyl alcohol, mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose, modified starch, polysorbate 80, pregelatinized starch, silicon dioxide, sodium stearate, sodium stearyl fumarate, sorbitol, sucralose, sugar spheres, talc, titanium dioxide, triacetin, triethyl citrate
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.
NDC 64239-112-02
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Esomeprazole
Delayed Release
Orally Disintegrating Tablets 20 mg
Acid Reducer
Melts in your mouth
Dissolves without water
14 TABLETS
One 14-day course of treatment
May take 1 to 4 days for full effect
Wildberry Flavor
Actual size
NDC 64239-112-03
MELTechTM
Melts in Your Mouth
Compare to the active ingredient in Nexium® 24HR*
Treats Frequent Heartburn! 24HR
Esomeprazole
Delayed Release
Orally Disintegrating Tablets 20 mg
Acid Reducer
Melts in your mouth
Dissolves without water
28 TABLETS
Two 14-day courses of treatment
May take 1 to 4 days for full effect
Wildberry Flavor
Actual size
NDC 64239-112-04
MELTechTM
Melts in Your Mouth
Compare to the active ingredient in Nexium® 24HR*
Treats Frequent Heartburn! 24HR
Esomeprazole
Delayed Release
Orally Disintegrating Tablets 20 mg
Acid Reducer
Melts in your mouth
Dissolves without water
42 TABLETS
Three 14-day courses of treatment
May take 1 to 4 days for full effect
Wildberry Flavor
Actual size
NDC 64239-112-05
MELTechTM
Melts in Your Mouth
FREE SAMPLE
Compare to the active ingredient in Nexium® 24HR*
Treats Frequent Heartburn! 24HR
Esomeprazole
Delayed Release
Orally Disintegrating Tablets 20 mg
Acid Reducer
Melts in your mouth
Dissolves without water
2 TABLETS
First 2 doses of a 14-day course of treatment
May take 1 to 4 days for full effect
Wildberry Flavor
Actual size
NDC 64239-112-07
MELTechTM
Melts in Your Mouth
Compare to the active ingredient in Nexium® 24HR*
Treats Frequent Heartburn! 24HR
Esomeprazole
Delayed Release
Orally Disintegrating Tablets 20 mg
Acid Reducer
Melts in your mouth
Dissolves without water
14 TABLETS
One 14-day course of treatment
May take 1 to 4 days for full effect
Wildberry Flavor
Actual size
NDC 64239-112-08
MELTechTM
Melts in Your Mouth
Compare to the active ingredient in Nexium® 24HR*
Treats Frequent Heartburn! 24HR
Esomeprazole
Delayed Release
Orally Disintegrating Tablets 20 mg
Acid Reducer
Melts in your mouth
Dissolves without water
28 TABLETS
Two 14-day courses of treatment
May take 1 to 4 days for full effect
Wildberry Flavor
Actual size
NDC 64239-112-09
MELTechTM
Melts in Your Mouth
Compare to the active ingredient in Nexium® 24HR*
Treats Frequent Heartburn! 24HR
Esomeprazole
Delayed Release
Orally Disintegrating Tablets 20 mg
Acid Reducer
Melts in your mouth
Dissolves without water
42 TABLETS
Three 14-day courses of treatment
May take 1 to 4 days for full effect
Wildberry Flavor
Actual size
NDC 64239-112-10
MELTechTM
Melts in Your Mouth
FREE SAMPLE
Compare to the active ingredient in Nexium® 24HR*
Treats Frequent Heartburn! 24HR
Esomeprazole
Delayed Release
Orally Disintegrating Tablets 20 mg
Acid Reducer
Melts in your mouth
Dissolves without water
2 TABLETS
First 2 doses of a 14-day course of treatment
May take 1 to 4 days for full effect
Wildberry Flavor
Actual size