Nexium

Nexium is an anti-ulcer drug that is active as Esomeprazole.

This oral medication is indicated for the treatment of heartburn and ulcers. The action of Nexium is to decrease the acid secretions of the body decreasing the sensation of burning and burning mainly in the digestive tract.

Nexium Indications

Heartburn; duodenal ulcers; regurgitation; esophagitis.

Nexium price

The 20 mg Nexium carton containing 7 tablets costs approximately 30 reais, the 40 mg carton containing 10 ampoules costs approximately 436 reais.

Side Effects of Nexium

Gases; Headache; bellyache; diarrhea; constipation; pain in the abdomen; seasickness; vomiting; urticaria; itching; dry mouth; dizziness; dermatitis.

Contraindications of Nexium

Pregnancy risk B; women in the lactation phase; Hipersensibility to any of the formula's components.

How to use Nexium

Oral use

Adults

• Esophagitis : Administer 20 to 40 mg once daily for a period of 4 to 8 weeks. The maintenance dose should be approximately 20 mg once daily.
• Duodenal ulcer : For 10 days, administer 40 mg of Nexium once daily in combination with Clarithromycin (500 mg, twice daily) and Amoxiline (1000 mg, 3 times daily).

Injectable use

Adults

• Esophagitis: Administer 20 to 40 mg of Nexium intravenously once daily.