Neksium 40 mg Tablet

Neksium 40 mg Tablet is a prescription gastro health medicine that contains 40 mg of esomeprazole in each tablet. It belongs to the proton pump inhibitor (PPI) class, which reduces the amount of acid your stomach makes. Neksium 40 mg Tablet is used to treat acid-related conditions such as GERD, erosive esophagitis, stomach ulcers, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, and it may also be used to help prevent ulcer problems in certain patients.

How it works: Esomeprazole works by blocking the acid pumps in the stomach lining, so your stomach makes less acid. In tablet form, Neksium 40 mg Tablet is swallowed and then the medicine is absorbed into the body to help lower acid over time.

Neksium 40 mg Tablet is the higher-strength tablet in this brand family, compared with Neksium 20 mg Tablet. Doctors may choose Neksium 40 mg Tablet when a lower strength is not enough, when symptoms are more severe, or when stronger acid suppression is needed for healing. It is not a casual over-the-counter strength and should be used only when a clinician has decided this 40 mg dose is appropriate.

• GERD and frequent heartburn
• Healing erosive esophagitis
• Stomach or duodenal ulcers
• Prevention of ulcer recurrence in selected patients
• Hypersecretory conditions such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome

• Swallow Neksium 40 mg Tablet whole with water unless your prescriber gives different instructions.
• Take it before a meal, often 1 hour before eating, because it works best when taken before food.
• Do not crush, chew, or split the tablet unless your pharmacist or doctor specifically says it is safe to do so.
• Take it at the same time each day to help keep acid control steady.
• If you also use antacids, ask your clinician when to separate them from Neksium 40 mg Tablet.
• Follow the exact schedule your doctor gives you; this 40 mg tablet is a stronger prescription dose, not a self-adjusted dose.

Each Neksium 40 mg Tablet provides 40 mg of esomeprazole per tablet. Depending on the condition being treated, it may be taken once daily, and in some cases a doctor may prescribe it differently; the exact dose and duration are decided by the prescriber. Do not take more than prescribed, and do not exceed the maximum daily amount your doctor sets for you.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Esomeprazole may include:

• Headache
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Gas or bloating
• Abdominal pain
• Constipation
• Dry mouth

• This is a higher-strength esomeprazole tablet, so use only as directed by a doctor.
• Tell your clinician if you have liver disease, kidney problems, or a history of low magnesium.
• Long-term use may increase the risk of low vitamin B12, low magnesium, or bone fractures.
• Report swallowing pain, vomiting blood, black stools, or unexplained weight loss right away.
• If you take blood thinners, heart medicines, or HIV medicines, ask about interaction risks before starting Neksium 40 mg Tablet.
• Avoid using extra acid reducers or NSAID pain medicines without medical advice.
• Alcohol can worsen reflux symptoms even if you are taking Neksium 40 mg Tablet.

• Clopidogrel
• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Atazanavir or nelfinavir
• Digoxin
• Methotrexate

Store Neksium 40 mg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture and excess heat.