Acid Reducer is a brand of Esomeprazole.
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 effec.
What the official label says. If a doctor prescribed it, follow the prescription. Your pack's leaflet comes first if it is different.
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
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.
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.
Take it when you remember, unless it is nearly time for the next dose. Then skip the missed one. Never take two doses at once to make up for it. Check your leaflet, as some medicines are different.
Products with Esomeprazole as the active ingredient. Names differ between countries.
Other countries: check your pack's registration number and we point you to your regulator.
A recall usually affects certain batches only. Compare the lot number on your pack.
Type the registration number on the pack, or scan it with your camera.
Acid Reducer contains Esomeprazole. Other brands with the same active ingredient work the same way; the dose and strength on your pack are what matter.
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 (From the official U.S. FDA label.)
Follow your prescription or the leaflet in your pack. The official label says: 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 mo…
In many countries Acid Reducer is sold without a prescription in some strengths. Rules differ by country, so ask a pharmacist.
Acid Reducer is sold under names such as Vimovo, Nexium. Brand names differ between countries.
The official label lists: 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 Tell your doctor about any side effect that bothers you or does not go away.
The label gives a separate dose by age: children under 18 years of age: ask a doctor. Check the pack or ask a pharmacist.
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Ask your doctor or midwife first.
Scan the registration number on your pack with PillVera (NAFDAC number in Nigeria, NDC in the United States, DIN in Canada), check the expiry date and buy only from licensed pharmacies.
This page shows what official sources say, in plain words. It is not medical advice: your prescription and your doctor or pharmacist come first. Brand names, strengths and rules differ between countries.