About NEXIUM

Whether you're about to start acid reflux disease treatment with NEXIUM or you've taken it for a while, it's important to know what NEXIUM offers.

  • NEXIUM helps relieve heartburn
    In fact, for many people, one NEXIUM pill a day provides relief from persistent, frequent heartburn symptoms — day or night. Your results with NEXIUM may vary.
  • NEXIUM can heal potential damage that acid reflux disease may cause
    Over time, acid reflux can damage your esophagus, and this can lead to a potentially serious condition called erosive esophagitis. Only a doctor can diagnose this condition. NEXIUM can heal this damage within 4 to 8 weeks. Your results with NEXIUM may vary.

The more you understand about how NEXIUM can both relieve heartburn symptoms and heal possible damage, the more you'll want to have a conversation with your doctor.

Next: Why NEXIUM

 

Important Safety Information About NEXIUM

In adults 18 and older, side effects with NEXIUM include headache, diarrhea, and abdominal pain.

In children 1 to 17 years of age, side effects with NEXIUM include headache, diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, and sleepiness.

Symptom relief does not rule out the presence of other serious stomach conditions.

Before taking NEXIUM, tell your doctor if you are taking atazanavir, nelfinavir, saquinivir, digoxin, iron salts, ketoconazole, voriconazole, cilostazol, or warfarin.

Approved Uses for NEXIUM

NEXIUM is prescribed to treat the symptoms of acid reflux disease, which typically include persistent heartburn on 2 or more days per week, despite treatment and change of diet.

For many people, NEXIUM is also prescribed to heal damage to the esophagus called erosive esophagitis. This damage may be caused over time from stomach acid wearing away the lining of the esophagus. Only a doctor can diagnose this condition. With NEXIUM, most erosions heal in 4 to 8 weeks. Your results with NEXIUM may vary.

Please read the full Prescribing Information and discuss it with your doctor or health care professional.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.FDA.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.