Description
What are Nexium Control Capsules?
Nexium Control Capsules are an effective treatment for heartburn and acid reflux. The capsules contain 20mg of the active ingredient esomeprazole magnesium trihydrate which works by reducing the amount of acid produced in the stomach. The medicine can be used by adults for the short term treatment of reflux symptoms. If you’re looking for effective relief from acid reflux and heartburn try Nexium Control Capsules.
What causes heartburn?
Heartburn is a symptom of indigestion that causes a burning sensation behind the breastbone. It occurs when stomach acid passes from the stomach into your oesophagus. Heartburn is usually experienced after eating or drinking and although it can be uncomfortable, it isn’t usually a sign of something serious. Other symptoms of indigestions include:
Feeling uncomfortably full or heavy
Belching or flatulence (passing wind)
Bringing food or fluid back up from the stomach
Bloating
Feeling sick (nausea)
Vomiting
There are many factors that can cause heartburn including:
A side effect of medications
Obesity
Stress or anxiety
How can Nexium Control help to treat heartburn?
Nexium Control contains the active substance esomeprazole which belongs to a group of medicines known as proton pump inhibitors. This active ingredient works by reducing the amount of acid that your stomach produces. It can be used by adults over the age of 18 for the short-term treatment of heartburn and acid reflux. Nexium is not intended for immediate relief of heartburn. You may have to take the capsules for 2-3 days in a row before you begin to feel better.
How to use this product
Always take this product exactly as described in the patient information leaflet or as instructed by your doctor or a Chemist4U pharmacist. You can take the capsule at any time of the day either with food or on an empty stomach. Swallow the capsule whole with half a glass of water. Do NOT chew, crush or open the capsule. This is because the capsule contains coated pellets, which stop the medicine from being broken down by the acid in your stomach.
Dosage
The recommended dose is one capsule a day. Do NOT take more than this recommended dose, even if you don’t feel an improvement immediately. You may need to take the capsules for 2 – 3 days in a row before your reflux symptoms. The treatment length is up to 14 days. You should stop taking this medicine when your reflux symptoms have completely gone. If your symptoms do not improve after taking this medicine for 14 days in a row, you should consult a doctor.
Warnings
If you take more Nexium Control than recommended, talk to your doctor or pharmacist straight away. You may experience symptoms such as diarrhoea, stomach ache, constipation, feeling or being sick and feeling weak. If you forget a dose of Nexium, take it as soon as you remember it, on the same day. Do NOT take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
When NOT to use Nexium
Do NOT take this product if you are allergic to any of the ingredients (see ingredients tab for full list) or if you are:
Allergic to medicines containing other proton pump inhibitors
Taking a medicine containing nelfinavir (used to treat HIV)
Under the age of 18
Speak to your doctor before taking this medicine if:
You have had a stomach ulcer or stomach surgery in the past
You have been taking treatment continuously for reflux or heartburn for 4 or more weeks
You have jaundice
You have severe kidney problems
You are aged over 55 years and have new or recently changed reflux symptoms or need to take a non-prescription indigestion or heartburn remedy treatment every day
You have ever had a skin reaction after treatment with a medicine similar to Nexium control that reduces stomach acid
You are due to have an endoscopy or a urea breath test
You are due to have a specific blood test
Speak to a doctor immediately before or after taking this medicine, if you notice any of the following symptoms which could be a sign of another, more serious disease:
You lose a lot of weight for no reason
You have problems or pain when swallowing
You get stomach pain or signs of indigestion, such as nausea, fullness, bloating especially after food intake
You begin to vomit food or blood, which may appear as dark coffe grounds in your vomit
You pass black stools (blood stained faeces)
You have severe or persistant diarrhoea, esomeprazole has been associated with a small increased risk of infectious diarrhoea
You get a rash on your skin, especially in areas exposed to the sun, tell your doctor as soon as you can, as you may need to stop your treatment with Nexium Control. Remember to also mention any other ill-effects like pain in your joints.
Can you take this product with other medicines
Speak to your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines. This is because this …
Elizabeth Bwatwa –
Great product, works well when needed.
Amanda C –
Excellent preventative medicine for serious heartburn. Glad it’s now an over the counter item.
Miss Valmai McLaren –
Quality product at a good price
Jerry Stevenson –
Perfect thank you