Nexium Control 20mg Tablets 28’s

Nexium Control is a medicine that contains the active substance esomeprazole. It is used in adults for the short-term treatment of reflux symptoms (sometimes called acid reflux), such as heartburn (a painful sensation in the chest rising up to your throat) and acid regurgitation (a sour taste in the mouth).

Nexium Control is not meant to bring immediate relief. You may need to take the tablets for 2-3 days in a row before you feel better.

One pill offers up to 24 hour protection from heartburn by controlling the proton pumps that produce acid.

How to use

Adults over 18 years of age :Take one tablet once a day for up to 14 days. Do not exceed this dose.The tablets should be swallowed whole. Do not chew or crush the tablets. This is because the tablet contains coated pellets, which stop the medicine from being broken down by the acid in your stomach. It is important not to damage the pellets. You can take your tablet at any time of the day either with food or on an empty stomach.

Alternative method of taking this medicine

• Put the tablet in a glass of still (non-fizzy) water. Do not use any other liquids.
• Stir until the tablet breaks up (the mixture will not be clear) then drink the mixture straight away or within 30 minutes. Always stir the mixture just before drinking it.
• To make sure that you have drunk all of the medicine, rinse the glass very well with half a glass of water and drink it. The solid pieces contain the medicine – do not chew or crush them May take 2-3 days for full effect. If you miss a day, just continue your treatment on the next day.

Warnings & Precautions

If your symptoms worsen, do not improve, or if symptoms persist after taking this medicine for 14 days, contact your doctor. Do not take antacids or other indigestion treatments at the same time as Nexium Control. 

Do not use: If you are allergic to esomeprazole or any of the ingredients of this medicine.

Talk to your pharmacist or doctor if: You are taking any medicines listed in the package leaflet.

You are over 55 and have new or recently changed reflux. Pregnancy and Breast feeding:  If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or  pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine symptoms. Please refer to the package leaflet before use for a detailed information on taking this product. Nexium Control contains sucrose.

Nexium Control contains sugar spheres, which contain sucrose, a type of sugar. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.

What are the symptoms of heartburn?

The normal symptoms of reflux are a painful sensation in the chest rising up to your throat (heartburn) and a sour taste in the mouth (acid regurgitation).

Why do you get these symptoms?

Heartburn can be a result of eating too much, eating high fat food, eating too quickly and drinking lots of alcohol.

You may also notice that when you lie down, that your heartburn gets worse. If you are overweight or smoke you increase the probability of suffering from heartburn.

What can I do to help relieve my symptoms?

Eat healthier food and try to avoid spicy and fatty foods and large meals late before bedtime.

Avoid fizzy drinks, coffee, chocolate, and alcohol.

Eat slowly and eat smaller portions.

Try to lose weight.

Stop smoking.

When should I seek medical advice or help?

You should seek urgent medical advice if you experience chest pain with light-headedness, sweating, dizziness or shoulder pain with shortness of breath.