Nexium Control For Heartburn And Acid Reflux 20mg – 14 Capsules
Brand: Nexium
What are Nexium Control For Heartburn And Acid Reflux 20mg Capsules ? Nexium Control contains the active substance esomeprazole. It belongs to a group of medicines called ‘proton pump inhibitors’. They work by reducing the amount of acid that your stomach produces. This medicine is used in adults for the short term treatment of reflux symptoms (for example, heartburn and acid regurgitation). Reflux is the backflow of acid from the stomach into the gullet ("foodpipe") which may become inflamed and painful. This may cause you symptoms such as a painful sensation in the chest rising up to your throat (heartburn) and a sour taste in the mouth (acid regurgitation). Nexium Control is not meant to bring immediate relief. You may need to take the capsules for 2-3 days in a row before you feel better. You must talk to a doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse after 14 days. What are the symptoms of heartburn? The normal symptoms of reflux are a painful sensation in the chest rising up to your throat (heartburn) and a sour taste in the mouth (acid regurgitation). Why do you get these symptoms? Heartburn can be a result of eating too much, eating high fat food, eating too quickly and drinking lots of alcohol. You may also notice that when you lie down, your heartburn gets worse. If you are overweight or smoke you increase the probability of suffering from heartburn. What can I do to help relieve my symptoms? Eat healthier food and try to avoid spicy and fatty foods and large meals late before bedtime. Avoid fizzy drinks, coffee, chocolate and alcohol. Eat slowly and eat smaller portions. Try to lose weight. Stop smoking. How to use Nexium Control For Heartburn And Acid Reflux 20mg Capsules The recommended dose is one capsule a day. Do not take more than this recommended dose of one capsule (20 mg) a day, even if you don’t feel an improvement immediately. You may need to take the capsules for 2 or 3 days in a row before your reflux symptoms (for example, heartburn and acid regurgitation) get better. The treatment length is up to 14 days. When your reflux symptoms have completely gone you should stop taking this medicine. If your reflux symptoms get worse or do not improve after taking this medicine for 14 days in a row, you should consult a doctor Taking Nexium Control For Heartburn And Acid Reflux 20mg Capsules You can take your capsule at any time of the day either with food or on an empty stomach. Swallow your capsule whole with half a glass of water. Do not chew, crush or open the capsule. This is because the capsule contains coated pellets, which stop the medicine from being broken down by the acid in your stomach. It is important not to damage the pellets. What do Nexium Control Capsules contain? The active substance is esomeprazole. Each gastro-resistant hard capsule contains 20 mg esomeprazole (as magnesium trihydrate).
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