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
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• Do not take more than this recommended dose of one tablet a day, even if you feel better before treatment.• You can take your medication for 2 or 3 days in a row to get better feel-BNF (bless the stomach), because the pellets may become stuck and cannot be broken down. • When your reflux symptoms have completely gone after taking this medicine, you should stop taking this medicine.• If you have persistent or, in some cases, new symptoms that you cannot follow up with either using dietary calcium or magnesium salts, you should consult a doctor. • If you have persistent or new symptoms that you cannot use any other symptom (such as fatigue, fever, chills), you should contact your doctor. • If you have persistent or new symptoms that you cannot use any other symptom (such as headache, nausea, stomach pain), you should consult a doctor. Always read the patient information leaflet above to get more information as well.
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Lasting relief for frequent heartburn and acid reflux.
Always read the label and follow the directions for use.
Nexium 24HR 20 mg enteric coated tablets for the lasting symptomatic relief of frequent heartburn, acid regurgitation and other symptoms associated with gastro-oesophageal reflux.
Always take this medicine exactly as described in the Consumer Medicine Information leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist have told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. 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 Nexium 24HR for a few days before experiencing the full effect. - Nexium 24HR should be taken for at least 7 days and up to 14 days. - Tell your pharmacist or doctor if you do not feel better while taking Nexium 24HR. If symptoms persist or recur within 2 weeks of completing the course, consult your doctor. Further examination may be required.
Always read the label, use only as directed. Tell your pharmacist or doctor if you notice any of the following and they worry you: nausea or vomiting, constipation, diarrhoea, headache, wind, stomach pain, skin rash, itchy skin, dizziness or dry mouth. These side effects are usually mild. Tell your pharmacist or doctor if you are taking any other medicines, including any that you buy without a prescription from your pharmacy, supermarket or health food shop. Some medicines may interfere with Nexium 24HR. Do not take Nexium 24HR if you are pregnant unless your doctor says so. Ask your doctor about the risks and benefits involved. It is not known if it is safe for you to take Nexium 24HR while you are pregnant. It may affect your baby. Do not take Nexium 24HR if you are breastfeeding. Ask your doctor for more information. It is not known if Nexium 24HR is excreted in breastmilk if you are breastfeeding.
Contains 20 mg of Nexium 24HR. gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) and other conditions (symptoms of heartburn, acid regurgitation and other symptoms associated with nausea and vomiting) These medicines work by inhibiting the reabsorption of acid into the system. Do not take Nexium 24HR if you have symptoms of GORD or other conditions (symptoms of heartburn, acid regurgitation and other symptoms of nausea and vomiting) Stop using this medicine when you have symptoms of GORD or other conditions (symptoms of heartburn, acid regurgitation and other symptoms of vomiting). In addition, this medicine should not be used if you have symptoms of heartburn or heartburn with associated nausea or vomiting, or other symptoms of acid regurgitation (such as new pain in the lower stomach, newtonswarm, hematoxin).Uses: Under 50 years: Nexium is used for gastro-oesophageal reflux (also calledurrent orurrentGROUND) in adults (heartburn, acid regurgitation), children (GORD), and if smoking occurs during treatment. Other uses: This medicine is used for the treatment of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD). This medicine is also used for the treatment of occasional heartburn. It may also be used for the treatment of acid regurgitation in adults (heartburn), acid regurgitation caused by acid reflux (proton pump inhibitor) with the aid of diet. This medicine is only for use as prescribed. Do not use this medicine if you are also taking proton pump inhibitors, medicines to treat the effect of heartburn or the symptomatic side effects of acid regurgitation (such as heartburn with acid secretion). This medicine may increase your blood pressure. Do not use this medicine if you are dehydrated, to some, only by your diet. When using this medicine, you must drink a lot of fluid. Do not use this medicine after the expiry date (2nd or 3rd day of the month) is up.The French drug company GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) is to buy one of its most-prescribed medicines, Zoladex (esomeprazole), in Spain. This product is a member of a group of products including the product Prilosec (omeprazole), which is used to treat gastrointestinal conditions, such as diarrhea. GSK is also to buy another of its medicines, Nexium (esomeprazole) and Prevacid (lansoprazole), which are used to treat stomach ulcers.
It is also to buy Zoladex (esomeprazole), a product also used to treat stomach ulcers and other gastrointestinal conditions.
GSK is a subsidiary of the German pharmaceutical giant Merck & Co. The product has a marketing authorization status of being a member of the family of medicines called PPIs. It is also the only drug to have been authorised for use in Ireland for the treatment of conditions such as heart failure, ulcers and cancer. The company has also been granted approval for the treatment of high blood pressure and certain cancers, while the other two drugs are used to treat heart disease and ulcers, and to treat gastric and duodenal ulcers.
GSK has already spent €3.3 million on the transaction, which it said amounted to €7.3 million over its previous budget. However, the company said that it had "considered the possibility of a sale and that the decision to purchase it in Spain would be made only after a thorough evaluation of its financial and marketing performance and the potential risks involved".
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) is to buy one of its most-prescribed medicines, Zoladex (esomeprazole), in Spain. GSK is also to buy another of its medicines, Nexium (esomeprazole), and Prevacid (lansoprazole), which are used to treat stomach ulcers. In a separate transaction, GSK has also spent €5.1 million on Prilosec (omeprazole), a combination of omeprazole and esomeprazole. Prilosec is a prescription drug used to treat ulcers caused by certain bacteria.In the transaction, GSK will buy Prilosec (omeprazole), which is used to treat gastrointestinal conditions and ulcers caused by certain bacteria.
GSK, based in Basel, Germany, is to buy Prilosec (omeprazole), which is used to treat stomach ulcers and other gastrointestinal conditions.
The company said that it is "working closely with the German government to help ensure that this product is a part of the German health system" and that it would pay for the purchase of Prilosec and Nexium. The company said that its decision to purchase the product was made only after a thorough evaluation of the potential risks involved. The decision was based on the company's "comprehensive assessment of its financial and marketing performance and the potential risks involved".
A spokesman for the company said: "GSK has been given approval for the purchase of Prilosec (omeprazole) and Nexium (esomeprazole) through a number of European and German regulatory bodies. This transaction has been subject to close scrutiny by the German government. However, the company is committed to continuing to work with the German government to ensure that Prilosec remains a part of German health care systems".GSK has already spent €4.5 million on Prilosec (omeprazole), a combination of omeprazole and esomeprazole. In a separate transaction, GSK has also spent €5.1 million on Nexium (esomeprazole), a combination of omeprazole and esomeprazole.
GSK said that it is working with the German government to ensure that Nexium remains a part of German health care systems and that the product is suitable for people with certain conditions. The company added that it had "considered the possibility of a sale and that the decision to purchase it in Spain would be made only after a thorough evaluation of its financial and marketing performance and the potential risks involved".
The company has been given approval for the purchase of Prilosec (omeprazole), a combination of omeprazole and esomeprazole. The purchase has been subject to close scrutiny by the German government.
Details
Nexium Control provides a course of treatment for relieving symptoms of heartburn, indigestion, and acid reflux. Each pack contains 7 tablets intended for short-term use. These tablets work by reducing stomach acid production, thereby managing discomfort associated with digestive acid-related conditions. It's important to follow the instructions provided for optimal results. GlaxoSmithKline (UK) Trading Limited GSK Consumer Healthcare (IE) Ltd., 980 Great West Road, Brentford, TW8 9GS, U. K. Or: 12 Riverwalk, Citywest Business Campus, Dublin 24, Ireland.
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Ingredients
Ingredients: Each Gastro-Resistant Tablet contains 20 mg Esomeprazole (as Magnesium Trihydrate). Contains sucrose. See package leaflet for further information. As we are always looking to improve our products, our formulations change from time to time, so please always check the packaging before use.
Directions
Directions for 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. Read the package leaflet before use. Oral use. Storage recommendation: Do not store above 30°C. Store in the original package in order to protect from moisture. Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
What does it mean?Can I take Nexium Control if I have pain in my stomach? Nexium Control is generally not recommended for use in patients with a known hypersensitivity or allergy to either the ingredients of the medicine or to any of the other ingredients of this medicine. If you have a known hypersensitivity reaction, contact your doctor. In alternative forms of this medicine, rashes or itching may occur. See the package leaflet for further information. You should take this medicine with food or milk if you have a known sensitivity to any of the ingredients of this medicine. This medicine may take several weeks to live without side effects.
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