FDA Label for Esomeprazole Magnesium
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Esomeprazole Magnesium Product Label
The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Amneal Pharmaceuticals Ny Llc. The document includes published materials associated whith this product with the essential scientific information about this product as well as other prescribing information. Product labels may durg indications and usage, generic names, contraindications, active ingredients, strength dosage, routes of administration, appearance, warnings, inactive ingredients, etc.
Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each capsule) | Purpose |
Esomeprazole 20 mg | Acid reducer |
(*Each delayed-release capsule corresponds to 22.3 mg esomeprazole magnesium trihydrate) |
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
Allergy Alert:
Do not use if you are allergic to esomeprazole
Do Not Use If You Have
- 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
These may be signs of a serious condition. See your doctor.
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
Stop Use And Ask A Doctor If
- 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 The Reach Of Children.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
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
- swallow 1 capsule with a glass of water before eating in the morning
- take every day for 14 days
- do not take more than 1 capsule a day
- swallow whole. Do not crush or chew capsules.
- do not use for more than 14 days unless directed by your doctor
- 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.
14-Day Course of Treatment
Repeated 14-Day Courses (if needed)
Other Information
- read the directions and warnings before use
- keep the carton. It contains important information.
- store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)
Inactive Ingredients
gelatin, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, methacrylic acid copolymer dispersion type C, mono-and di-glycerides, polysorbate 80, sugar sphere (contains- sucrose, corn starch and purified water), sodium lauryl sulphate, talc, triethyl citrate and titanium dioxide.
Each capsule is imprinted with blue pharmaceutical ink which contains butyl alcohol, dehydrated alcohol, FD & C Blue # 2 aluminum lake, isopropyl alcohol, propylene glycol, shellac, strong ammonia solution and having one circular line which contains FD & C Blue No. 2 aluminum lake, gelatin and polysorbate 80.
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NDC 69238-1050-4
Esomeprazole Magnesium Delayed-Release Capsules, USP/Acid Reducer (OTC)
20 mg
14 Capsules (Container Label)
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
NDC 69238-1050-3
Esomeprazole Magnesium Delayed-Release Capsules, USP /Acid Reducer (OTC)
20 mg
42 Capsules (Carton Pack)
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
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