CVS Health Delayed-Release Acid Reducer Capsules

Compare to Nexium® 24 HR Clear Minis™ active ingredient. Esomeprazole Magnesium Delayed Release Capsules 20 mg, Acid Reducer, is a clinically-proven heartburn medicine to treat frequent heartburn for up to 24 hours in a mini-capsule. Esomeprazole Magnesium Delayed Release Capsules 20 mg, Acid Reducer, treats frequent heartburn (occurs 2 or more days a week). May take 1 to 4 days for full effect, not intended for immediate relief.ACTIVE INGREDIENT in each capsule is esomeprazole 20 mg, acid reducer. (Each delayed-release capsule corresponds to 22 mg esomeprazole magnesium dihydrate.) Compare to the active ingredient in Nexium® 24 HR Clear Minis™.ACID REDUCER: Esomeprazole Magnesium deactivates acid-producing pumps in the stomach lining to inhibit acid production at the source. This heartburn medicine may take 1 to 4 days for full effect, not intended for immediate relief. 24-HOUR HEARTBURN TREATMENT: All-day, all-night frequent heartburn treatment is as simple as taking one dose per day of Esomeprazole Magnesium Delayed Release Capsules 20 mg; 14-day course of treatment.PROVEN HEARTBURN TREATMENT: Esomeprazole Magnesium Delayed Release Capsules 20 mg are clinically proven to treat frequent heartburn that occurs 2 or more days a week. ESOMEPRAZOLE DELAYED RELEASE CAPSULES 20 mg: Treats frequent heartburn in adults age 18 years of age and older. This product is gluten free. HSA/FSA Eligible
Contains esomeprazole magnesium, a proton pump inhibitor that reduces the production of stomach acid.
Delayed-release capsules ensure that the medication is released gradually for long-lasting effectiveness.
Helps relieve symptoms such as heartburn, acid reflux, and indigestion.

See the full list of product ingredients on the product label. Active ingredient (in each capsule): esomeprazole 20 mg (each delayed-release capsule corresponds to 22 mg esomeprazole magnesium dihydrate). Inactive Ingredients: FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C blue no. 1 aluminum lake, FD&C red no. 3, ferric oxide, gelatin, glyceryl monostearate, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, meglumine, methacrylic acid and ethyl acrylate copolymer dispersion, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, shellac, sodium lauryl sulfate, sugar spheres, talc, titanium dioxide, triethyl citrate.

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 capsule with a glass of water before eating in the morning; take every day for 14 days; do not take more than 1 capsule 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 course every 4 months; do not take for more than 14 days or more often than every 4 months unless directed by a doctor. Children under 18 years of age: ask a doctor before use. Heartburn in children may sometimes be caused by a serious condition.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.

Warnings: Allergy alert: Do not use if you are allergic to esomeprazole. Do not use if you have: trouble or pain swallowing food, vomiting with blood, or bloody or black stools; heartburn with lightheadedness, sweating or dizziness; chest pain or shoulder pain with shortness of breath; sweating; pain spreading to arms, neck or shoulders; or lightheadedness; frequent chest pain. These may be signs of a serious condition. See your doctor. Ask a doctor before use if you have: had heartburn over 3 months. This may be a sign of a more serious condition; frequent wheezing, particularly with heartburn; unexplained weight loss; nausea or vomiting; stomach pain. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are: taking a prescription drug. Acid reducers may interact with certain prescription drugs. Stop use and ask a doctor if: your heartburn continues or worsens; you need to take this product for more than 14 days; you need to take more than 1 course of treatment every 4 months; you get diarrhea; you develop a rash or joint pain. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)