Nexium

Nexium is an anti-ulcer medication that has Esomeprazole as its active substance.

This medication for oral use is indicated for the treatment of heartburn and ulcers. The action of Nexium is to decrease the body's acidic secretions by reducing the sensation of burning and stinging mainly in the digestive tract.

Nexium indications

Heartburn; duodenal ulcers; regurgitation; esophagitis.

Nexium price

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

Side effects of Nexium

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

Contraindications to Nexium

Pregnancy risk B; lactating women; Hipersensibility to any of the formula's components.

How to use Nexium

Oral use

Adults

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

Injectable use

Adults