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Nexium Tablet

NAFDAC Reg. No. 04-4922 · Drug

Registered with NAFDAC. Registration activeAs of 28 October 2026 · synced automatically from official sources.
Product
Nexium Tablet
NAFDAC number
04-4922
Active ingredient
Esomeprazole (Esomeprazole Magnesium)
Strength
40 mg
Form
Tablet
Manufacturer
Not listed
Applicant (holder)
AstraZeneca Nigeria Limited
Approved
28 Sep 2021
Status
Inactive View on NAFDAC ↗
Registration valid to
27 Sep 2026
WHO alerts
None found
Community reports
None
Times checked
0

What we found

  • Nexium Tablet is on the NAFDAC register with an active registration (04-4922). A valid number alone does not prove a pack is genuine — counterfeiters copy real numbers, so also check the expiry date, seal and print quality.

Generated automatically from the NAFDAC register, WHO alerts and community data as of today. This is not medical advice. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.

What Nexium Tablet is used for

From the official U.S. FDA label for esomeprazole (esomeprazole magnesium), the active ingredient registered with NAFDAC.

What it is used for

• 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

Purpose

Acid reducer

Possible side effects

• 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

Do not use if

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.

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. 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. …

Pregnancy & breastfeeding

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

General information only, not dosing advice. Always follow the leaflet in your pack and your doctor or pharmacist.

Check your pack of Nexium Tablet

Add the expiry date on your pack for a full Trust Score.

3 free checks left today Official sources: NAFDAC Green Book & recalls · WHO · U.S. FDA · NLM RxNorm

About Nexium Tablet

What is in Nexium Tablet?

Nexium Tablet contains Esomeprazole (Esomeprazole Magnesium) (40 mg), as tablet, according to its NAFDAC registration record.

Is Nexium Tablet registered with NAFDAC?

Yes. Nexium Tablet is listed on the NAFDAC register under registration number 04-4922, and its registration is active as of 28 October 2026.

Has Nexium Tablet been flagged as fake or recalled?

No WHO falsified or substandard medical product alert currently matches Nexium Tablet in our automatically synced alert list.

How can I check that my pack of Nexium Tablet is genuine?

Run a free authenticity scan with the NAFDAC number 04-4922, your pack's expiry date and batch number to get a Trust Score, compare the pack with the NAFDAC record (ingredient, strength, form, manufacturer), and buy only from licensed pharmacies.

What is Nexium Tablet used for?

• 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 (Summarised from the official U.S. FDA label for esomeprazole (esomeprazole magnesium). Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.)

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