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Before using Nexium
Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with Nexium. 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 Nexium.
Directions for using Nexium
Follow the directions for using Nexium provided by your doctor. SWALLOW WHOLE. DO NOT chew, or crush the capsule.
Take Nexium 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. Nexium may
be taken with antacids if your doctor has instructed you to take antacids. STORE Nexium 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 Nexium, 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.
Cautions when using Nexium
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 Nexium
during pregnancy. IT IS UNKNOWN IF Nexium IS EXCRETED in breast-milk. IF YOU ARE OR WILL BE BREAST-FEEDING while
you are using Nexium, 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 reactionto 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 Nexium 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 Nexium with others for whom it
was not prescribed. DO NOT USE Nexium for other health conditions. KEEP Nexium
out of the reach of children. IF USING Nexium FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME,
obtain refills before your supply runs out.
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