Common Uses: This medicine is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) used to treat heartburn, or gastroesophageal reflux. It may be used in combination with two antibiotics to treat Helicobacter pylori (H. pyl
This medicine is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) used to treat heartburn, or
gastroesophageal reflux. It may be used in combination with two antibiotics to
treat Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection and duodenal ulcers. It may also
be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Taking NEXIUM should be part of your usual routine so that you do not forget
to take it. NEXIUM capsules should be taken before meals and swallowed whole
(the capsules should never be chewed or crushed). If you have a hard time
swallowing capsules, you can empty a capsule into a tablespoon of applesauce.
The applesauce should be eaten right away and never stored for later use. The
pellets should not be chewed or crushed.
Do not use NEXIUM to treat any other medical conditions unless instructed by
your healthcare professional. Never share NEXIUM with anyone else - it has been
prescribed for you!
Other serious stomach conditions may still exist. For a complete listing of
all the side effects that have been reported with the use of NEXIUM, ask your
healthcare professional to talk to you about the full important product
information about Nexium.