Esomeprazole: What to Know Before You Take It
Also known as Nexium
A patient-focused safety profile with information from public regulatory sources.
In plain language
What Esomeprazole is 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
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Risks and precautions
Risks and 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.
Medication review
Esomeprazole drug interactions
FDA safety data
Most-reported side effects
Based on 233,118 FAERS reports. Reports do not prove the drug caused the effect.
Regulatory record
FDA recalls (12)
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Out-of-Specification test results obtained for any individual unknown degradation product during Related Compounds testing during long term stability.
Recalling firm: Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Out-of-Specification test results obtained for any individual unknown degradation product during Related Compounds testing during long term stability.
Recalling firm: Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc
Labeling: Not Elsewhere Classified - Wrong NDC number
Recalling firm: Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications:Out of Specification result reported for the test of organic impurities for the drug product,at the 18 month time point in long term stability study (25¿C/60% RH).
Recalling firm: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA
Superpotent Drug: Out of specification for assay at the 12-month timepoint.
Recalling firm: SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC
Superpotent Drug: Out of specification for assay at the 12-month timepoint.
Recalling firm: SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC
Cross- contamination with other products: The excipient, Crospovidone, NF is contaminated with theophylline
Recalling firm: CIPLA
Cross- contamination with other products: The excipient, Crospovidone, NF is contaminated with theophylline
Recalling firm: CIPLA
Cross- contamination with other products: The excipient, Crospovidone, NF is contaminated with theophylline
Recalling firm: CIPLA
Discoloration: product contains brown pellets
Recalling firm: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.
Discoloration: Esomeprazole Magnesium DR Capsules (40mg) may contain brown pellets.
Recalling firm: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.
Adulterated Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules: Some bottles may contain a small number of Nexium 20 mg capsules intended for the Japanese market in addtion to Nexium 40 mg capsules.
Recalling firm: ASTRA ZENECA Lp
Common questions
Patient questions
What is Esomeprazole prescribed 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
What are the key warnings and safety precautions for Esomeprazole?
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.
Does Esomeprazole interact with other medications or foods?
Esomeprazole has 2 documented drug interaction(s) and 0 food interaction(s) in clinical databases. Always provide your complete medication list to your clinician.
This information is educational — not medical advice.
This page is provided for general educational purposes and summarizes publicly available data from sources such as the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. It is not a substitute for the judgment of a licensed clinician and should not be used to start, stop, or change any medication. It may be incomplete or out of date, and individual circumstances vary. Always talk with your prescriber or pharmacist about your specific medications and health conditions. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911.