1 Ask your doctor
to write NEXIUM and “dispense as written” on the prescription.
The "Purple Pill": #1 Prescribed Branded Medication of Its Class Since 2001
prescriptions of Brand-Name NEXIUM written
from heartburn caused by acid reflux disease for most people
erosions in the esophagus in about 4 to 8 weeks for the majority of people
It is important to know that not all medications, branded or generics, work the same for all patients.
Make sure that your doctor prescribes Brand-Name NEXIUM, and that your pharmacist gives you Brand-Name NEXIUM. NEXIUM 40 mg is only available with a prescription.
to write NEXIUM and “dispense as written” on the prescription.
your pharmacist fills your prescription with Brand-Name NEXIUM. The medication name on the prescription bottle should be NEXIUM.
Prescriptions available in 20 mg and 40 mg doses.
Once-daily dosing by mouth, at least 1 hour before a meal.*†
Available in 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg and 40 mg single-dose packets.
Once-daily packet to be mixed with water.*†
*Please see full Prescribing Information or Medication Guide.
†Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome (ZES) has a twice-daily dosing schedule.
Remember, if you have any questions about your treatment with NEXIUM, talk with your doctor.