Nexopil 40 mg Tablet

Nexopil 40 mg Tablet contains 40 mg of esomeprazole in each tablet. It belongs to the proton pump inhibitor (PPI) class, which lowers the amount of acid your stomach makes. Nexopil 40 mg Tablet is used for acid-related conditions such as GERD, erosive esophagitis, and stomach or duodenal ulcers, and it may also be used to help prevent ulcer problems in some patients. Because this is a higher-strength tablet, it is typically chosen when a prescriber wants stronger acid control than lower-dose esomeprazole options.

How it works: Esomeprazole in Nexopil 40 mg Tablet blocks the acid pumps in the stomach lining, which reduces acid production. With less acid, the tablet can help relieve heartburn, allow irritated tissue to heal, and reduce acid coming back into the esophagus.

Nexopil 40 mg Tablet is the higher-strength tablet in this product name, so it is usually reserved for people whose symptoms or diagnosis need more acid suppression. A doctor may choose Nexopil 40 mg Tablet when a lower dose would not be enough, or when short-term healing of acid damage is needed. It is not meant to be started on your own just because symptoms feel severe.

• GERD and frequent heartburn
• Healing erosive esophagitis
• Maintenance after healing of acid damage
• Stomach or duodenal ulcers
• Prevention of ulcer recurrence in selected patients

• Swallow Nexopil 40 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split it unless your prescriber tells you otherwise.
• Take it at the same time each day for best results.
• It is usually taken before a meal, often in the morning, because acid control is better when taken before eating.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Do not take it more often than prescribed, since this 40 mg tablet is a stronger dose than lower-strength esomeprazole tablets.

Each Nexopil 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 direct other schedules, but the total daily amount should only be set by the prescriber. Do not take more than the maximum amount your doctor recommends for this 40 mg strength.

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

Common side effects of Esomeprazole may include:

• Headache
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Stomach pain
• Constipation
• Gas
• Dizziness

• Nexopil 40 mg Tablet is a higher-strength PPI, so it should be used only when a clinician has decided that 40 mg is appropriate.
• Long-term or repeated use may raise the risk of low magnesium, vitamin B12 deficiency, bone loss, or certain infections.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney problems, osteoporosis, or a history of low magnesium.
• If you have chest pain, trouble swallowing, vomiting blood, or black stools, get medical care right away instead of relying on acid medicine alone.
• Tell your prescriber about all medicines you take, especially blood thinners, antiplatelet drugs, and medications that depend on stomach acid for absorption.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your clinician before using this tablet.
• Avoid self-treating persistent symptoms with Nexopil 40 mg Tablet for long periods without medical review.

• Clopidogrel
• Warfarin and other anticoagulants
• Digoxin
• Methotrexate at high doses
• Drugs that need stomach acid to absorb well, such as some antifungals and HIV medicines

Store Nexopil 40 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture and heat.