Esomeprazole Magnesium Drug Facts
Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each capsule)
Esomeprazole 20 mg
(Each delayed-release capsule corresponds to 22.250 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
- Do not use if you are allergic to esomeprazole. Esomeprazole may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:
- Skin reddening
- Blisters
- Rash
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- read the directions and warnings before use
- keep the carton. It contains important information.
- Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F).
- 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.
Warnings
Allergy alert:
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.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug. Acid reducers may interact with certain prescription drugs.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
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.
Directions
14-Day Course of Treatment
Repeated 14-Day Courses (if needed)
Other Information
Inactive Ingredients
FD&C Blue 2, gelatin, hypromellose, hydroxypropyl Cellulose, magnesium stearate, methacrylic acid and ethyl acrylate copolymer dispersion, mono and di glycerides, pharmaceutical ink, polysorbate 80, sugar spheres, talc, triethyl citrate.
Questions or comments?
Call toll-free weekdays 9 AM to 5 PM EST at 1-833-210-9017
Additional Information
KEEP CARTON FOR COMPLETE WARNINGS AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION.
Do Not Use if seal under bottle cap imprinted with "SEALED for YOUR PROTECTION" or Blue band around the center of each capsule is broken or missing.
Tips for Managing Heartburn
Manufactured by:
Graviti Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Telangana-502307, INDIA.
Manufactured for:
Graviti Pharmaceuticals, Inc.,
Wilmington, Delaware-19801, USA.
M.L. No.: 12/SRD/TS/2017/F/G
Revised: 10/2024
