Neksium 40mg Strip Of 10 Tablets

• For the treatment of ulcers in the stomach and intestine.
• Provide relief from Heartburn, pain and chest pain due to acid reflux disease such as GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease).
• Treatment of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, a condition of increased acid production in the stomach due to a tumour.
• Treatment of ulcers due to excessive use of pain killers and certain antibiotics.
• To eradicate infection of a bacteria, H. Pylori which if left untreated can cause ulcers.

• If you are allergic to Esomeprazole or any other ingredient of Neksium 40 Tablet.
• If you are taking anti-HIV medicine Nelfinavir.

• Headache
• Stomach pain
• Diarrhoea
• Nausea
• Dry Mouth
• Bloating
• Constipation
• Dizziness

Other General Warnings

• You are allergic to the active ingredient Esomeprazole.
• You have unexplained weight loss, frequent vomiting, difficulty in swallowing and blood vomitings.
• You are undergoing long term treatment of this medicine.
• You are undergoing treatment for a bacterial infection caused by H. pylori and are using an antibiotic called Clarithromycin.
• You develop stomach infections after using Neksium 40 Tablets.
• You have a vitamin B12 deficiency. The use of Neksium can result in very low levels of Vitamin B12 in prolonged therapy.
• You have a magnesium deficiency. It can result in very low levels of magnesium characterised by weakness, fits and irregular heartbeats.
• You are an elderly patient on a long term therapy. It increases the risk of fracture of hip, wrist and spine bones.
• You have a skin disorder, Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus characterised by rash on areas of the skin exposed to the Sun.
• You are using anti-HIV medicines like Atazanavir or Nelfinavir.

• Store Neksium 40 Tablets at room temperature.
• Store in the original packaging to protect from moisture.
• Keep it away from children and pets.

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Interactions with other medicines

• Concomitant use of Digoxin, a medicine used to treat heart failure with Neksium 40 Tablet increases the effect of Digoxin and may result in toxicity.
• The use of Anti-HIV medicines like Atazanavir and Nelfinavir with this medicine can decrease the effect of the Anti-HIV medicines.
• Sompraz can increase the effect of Phenytoin, a medicine used to control fits, Voriconazole (antifungal) and Diazepam, a medicine used for a psychiatric disorder.
• The blood-thinning action of Warfarin is increased when used together with Sompraz and there is a risk of bleeding.
• Monitoring is recommended when initiating and ending concomitant use of Neksium 40 Tablets.
• Other medicines such as Cisapride (used for constipation), Clopidogrel & Cliostazal (Blood-thinner), Tacrolimus and Methotrexate (Immunosuppressants) should be used cautiously with Neksium 40 Tablets.