Acid Reducer (ESOMEPRAZOLE MAGNESIUM)
Acid Reducer (ESOMEPRAZOLE MAGNESIUM) is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Acid Reducer; Generic name: ESOMEPRAZOLE MAGNESIUM; Manufacturer: CVS Pharmacy.
| Brand name | Acid Reducer |
|---|---|
| Generic name | ESOMEPRAZOLE MAGNESIUM |
| Manufacturer | CVS Pharmacy |
| Used for | Uses treats frequent heartburn (occurs 2 or more days a week) not intended for immediate relief of heartburn; this drug may take 1 to 4 days for full effect |
| Dosage | Directions adults 18 years of age and older this product is to be used once a day (every 24 hours), every day for 14 days may take 1 to 4 days for full effect 14-Day Course of Treatment • swallow 1 tablet with a glass of water before eating in the morning • take every day for 14 days • do not take more than 1 tablet a day • swallow whole. Do not crush or chew capsules. • do not use for more than 14 days unless directed by your doctor Repeated 14-Day Courses (if needed) • you may repeat a 14-day |
| Warnings | Warnings Allergy alert : Do not use if you are allergic to esomeprazole. Esomeprazole may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include: skin reddening blisters rash If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away. |
| Active ingredient(s) | Active ingredient (in each tablet) Esomeprazole 20 mg (*Each delayed-release tablet corresponds to 22.25 mg esomeprazole magnesium, USP trihydrate) |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=001817ea-906e-47f7-8605-41ba5a9abd21 |