Nexium
Esomeprazole capsules for acid reflux and peptic ulcers. They reduce stomach acid by switching off the acid pumps.
- Category
- Digestive Health
- Active ingredient
- Esomeprazole
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Capsule
- Strengths
- 20mg · 40mg
This listing uses Nexium as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Nexium vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Nexium details
- Alternative names
- esomeprazole
- Therapeutic class
- Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)
- Pharmacological class
- Gastric Acid Inhibitor
- Contraindications
- concurrent use of rilpivirine; hypersensitivity to proton pump inhibitors
- Minor side effects
- headache; diarrhoea; nausea
- Moderate side effects
- flatulence; abdominal pain; dry mouth
- Dosage forms
- Capsule
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- AstraZeneca
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C. Keep bottle dry.
- Drug interactions
- Rilpivirine; Ketoconazole; Clopidogrel
- Age restrictions
- Approved for paediatric and adult populations.
Serious side effects
acute interstitial nephritis, requires immediate medical attention; clostridioides difficile-associated diarrhoea, requires immediate medical attention; severe hypomagnesaemia, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Esomeprazole capsules for acid reflux and peptic ulcers. They reduce stomach acid by switching off the acid pumps.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits gastric H+/K+-ATPase proton pumps, raising the pH of the gastric lumen to protect structural linings.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Suitability during pregnancy depends on the specific medicine and individual circumstances. Confirm with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Nexium is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Esomeprazole, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.