Nexium Control 20mg Tablets 7

Contents:

One packet of 7 tablets, each tablet contains 20mg Esomeprazole.

Uses:

Nexium Control is indicated for the short-term treatment of reflux symptoms (e.g. heartburn and acid regurgitation) in adults.

Dosage:

The recommended dose is 20 mg esomeprazole (one tablet) per day. It might be necessary to take the tablets for 2-3 consecutive days to achieve improvement of symptoms. The duration of treatment is up to 2 weeks. Once complete relief of symptoms has occurred, treatment should be discontinued. If no symptom relief is obtained within 2 weeks of continuous treatment, the patient should be instructed to consult a doctor

Cautions:

Do not take if:

• you have yunexplained weight loss.
• if you are known to be allergic (hypersensitive) to any medication without checking with our pharmacist.
• if you are breast-feeding 
• if you have jaundice or liver disease
• if you are over 55 and have recent or new symptoms.

Warnings and precautions:

Check with your doctor before taking Nexium Control:

• if you have problems with your kidneys 
• if you have predisposition factors of urinary retention (eg: spinalcord lesion, prostatic hyperplasia).
• if you suffer from epilepsy or are at risk of convulsions.
• if you take any medication for arthritis.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding:

Ask your doctor for advice before taking any medicine. As with other drugs, use of Nexium Control should be avoided by pregnant women. Accidental use of the drug by a pregnant woman should not produce any harmful effects on the foetus. Nevertheless, the administration of the medicine should be discontinued.

You should not take during breastfeeding because esomeprazole may pass into breast milk.

Driving and using machines:

Clinical studies have produced minor evidence of impaired attention, alertness and driving capabilities after taking Nexium Control tablets at the recommended dose. Please do not drive if dizziness occurs.

Chapter :

Indigestion

Disclaimer :

This information is provided for your reference only and it is not to be relied upon on its own as instructions for use of this medication. It is not a replacement for and should only be used in conjunction with full consultation with a licensed healthcare professional, the information provided by your pharmacist and the manufacturer of the medication. It may not contain all the available information you require and cannot substitute professional medical care, nor does it take into account all individual circumstances. Other than liability for death or personal injury arising out of our negligence, we shall not be held responsible or liable for any claims or damages arising from the use or misuse of the information contained herein, its contents or omissions, or otherwise.