NEXIUM is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). There are other branded PPIs available and only some of them have generic equivalents.
It is important to know that not all medications, branded or generics, work the same for all patients.
When your doctor prescribes a medication, it is because it has been determined it is the right one for you.
If your doctor prescribes NEXIUM make sure that’s what your pharmacist gives you. NEXIUM 40 mg is only available with a prescription.
LEARN MORE about NEXIUM Direct, a program offering patient services through AstraZeneca's pharmacy partner, including delivery of prescription NEXIUM 40 mg* by mail to your door
*Both NEXIUM 20 mg and 40 mg strengths are available through this program
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.
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The information on this Web site should not take the place of talking with your doctor or health care professional. If you have any questions about your condition, or if you would like more information about NEXIUM, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. Only you and your health care professional can decide if NEXIUM is right for you.
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