Neksium Information
Neksium Benefits & Uses
Neksium is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
- Acidity (Read More - Home remedies for acidity)
- GERD
- Peptic Ulcer (Read More - Gentle and Natural: Best Home Remedies for Stomach Ulcers)
Other Benefits
Neksium Dosage & How to Take
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Neksium Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Neksium is used -
Moderate
- Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
- Confusion
- Depression (Read More - From Meditation to Nutrition: Home Remedies for Easing Depression)
- Edema
- Blurred vision
- Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
- Chest Pain
Mild
- Nausea or vomiting
- पेट दर्द
- Diarrhoea
- पेट की गैस
- Mouth ulcer (Read More - How to get rid of Mouth Ulcers)
- Dry Mouth
- Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
- Drowsiness
Neksium Related Warnings
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Is the use of Neksium safe for pregnant women?
Neksium may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Neksium again without your doctor's advice.
Moderate -
Is the use of Neksium safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Neksium. It should only be taken after medical advice.
Severe -
What is the effect of Neksium on the Kidneys?
Using Neksium does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
Safe -
What is the effect of Neksium on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Neksium on the liver have been reported.
Mild -
What is the effect of Neksium on the Heart?
Using Neksium does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Safe
Severe Interaction of Neksium with Other Drugs
Neksium should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Neksium Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Neksium unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Liver Disease
- Diarrhea (Loose Motions)
- Allergy
- Gastric Cancer
- Abdominal Pain
- Magnesium Deficiency
- Osteoporosis
Frequently asked Questions about Neksium
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Is this Neksium habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Neksium is addictive.
No -
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Neksium will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Safe -
Is it safe?
Yes, Neksium does not show any kind of adverse effect.
Safe -
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Neksium is not used to treat mental disorders.
No
Neksium Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Neksium
Taking Neksium with food is safe.
Safe -
Interaction between Alcohol and Neksium
Consuming Neksium with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Severe
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This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Nexium (esomeprazole magnesium)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 653
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 524-526
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Nexium (esomeprazole magnesium)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 653
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 524-526
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Nexium (esomeprazole magnesium)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 653
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 524-526
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Nexium (esomeprazole magnesium)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 653
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 524-526
