How to Use Nexium 24HR
What is Nexium 24HR Used For?
Nexium 24HR is a PPI medication (proton pump inhibitor) – generic name esomeprazole – that stops stomach acid production at its source. It blocks the stomach from producing too much gastric acid, reducing acid reflux and heartburn and allowing your irritated esophagus to heal. It’s used for the short-term treatment of acid reflux that causes heartburn 2 or more days per week.
How and When Should I Take Nexium 24HR?
Take one Nexium 24HR 20mg esomeprazole pill with water each morning before eating. It can help to set an alarm to remind you to take your pill at the same time each day.
How Long Should I Take Nexium 24HR For?
Nexium 24HR is designed to be taken once a day for 14 days. If your symptoms don’t improve after the 14 days are up, make an appointment with your doctor to discuss other treatments and lifestyle changes that can improve your heartburn.
The two-week course is usually enough to relieve the painful symptoms of frequent heartburn for most people. Using PPI medication for longer than 14 days can cause complications in some cases – speak to your doctor about how long they recommend for you to take PPIs.
Make sure you complete the full 14-day course, even if you feel better before that.
Who Can Take Nexium 24HR?
Nexium 24HR is for people with frequent heartburn (two or more days per week) who are aged 18 years or older.
Why Choose Nexium 24HR?
Nexium 24HR comes recommended by doctors and pharmacists, and is a worldwide bestseller. It’s a trusted treatment for frequent heartburn that stops acid reflux at its source.
