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.
DIRECTIONS FOR USING NEXIUM:
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.
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
ABOUT 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.