BEFORE USING Nexium: Some medicines or medical
conditions may interact with this medicine. INFORM YOUR DOCTOR
OR PHARMACIST of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine
that you are taking. ADDITIONAL MONITORING OF YOUR DOSE OR CONDITION
may be needed if you are taking cilostazol, diazepam, digoxin,
iron, itraconazole, ketoconazole, sucralfate, or vitamins with
iron. Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions, allergies,
pregnancy, or breast-feeding. ADDITIONAL MONITORING OF YOUR
DOSE OR CONDITION may be needed if you have liver disease. Contact
your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns
about using this medicine.
Nexium DIRECTIONS: Follow the directions for
using this medicine provided by your doctor. SWALLOW WHOLE.
DO NOT chew, or crush the capsule. Take this medicine at least
1 hour before a meal, unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
IF YOU HAVE DIFFICULTY SWALLOWING CAPSULES, you may open the
capsule and sprinkle the contents on 1 tablespoon of applesauce.
Mix the medicine with the applesauce and swallow immediately.
The applesauce should not be hot and should be soft enough to
swallow without chewing. Discard any uneaten applesauce/medicine
mixture. This medicine may be taken with antacids if your doctor
has instructed you to take antacids. STORE THIS MEDICINE at
room temperature at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) in a tightly-closed
container, away from heat, light, and moisture. Brief storage
between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted.
IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE, take it as soon as possible.
If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose
and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses
at once.
Nexium CAUTIONS : BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING
ANY NEW MEDICINE, either prescription or over-the-counter, check
with your doctor or pharmacist. FOR WOMEN: IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING
PREGNANT, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of
using this medicine during pregnancy. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THIS
MEDICINE IS EXCRETED in breast-milk. IF YOU ARE OR WILL BE BREAST-FEEDING
while you are using this medicine, check with your doctor or
pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.
POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS OF Nexium: SIDE EFFECTS,
that may go away during treatment, include headache, constipation,
cough, or diarrhea. If they continue or are bothersome, check
with your doctor. CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you experience
throat pain, chest pain, severe stomach pain, or coffee-ground
vomit. An allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek
immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic
reaction include rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble
breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact
your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
Nexium DRUG INTERACTIONS : Drug interactions
can result in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine from
doing its job. Use our drug interaction checker to find out
if your medicines interact with each other.
IF YOU TAKE TOO MUCH Nexium: If overdose is
suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency
room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include confusion,
drowsiness, blurred vision, fast heartbeat, nausea, excessive
sweating, flushing, headache, and dry mouth.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON Nexium: If you are
taking this medicine for gastric ulcers or reflux disease, your
symptoms should improve within 4 to 8 weeks. If your symptoms
do not improve or if they become worse, contact your doctor.
DO NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others for whom it was not prescribed.
DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS
MEDICINE out of the reach of children. IF USING THIS MEDICINE
FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, obtain refills before your supply
runs out.
Do not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist
any questions you have about refilling your prescription.
