The capsule should be swallowed entirely and is highly recommended for you not split, chew, or crush it. Take each Esomeprazole / Nexium dose with a full glass (8 ounces ~ 240 ml) of water. To remember easier to take Nexium for your acid reflux treatment, take it approximately the same time every day.
In case it is hard for you to swallow Nexium capsule, you can disperse capsule content on 1 tablespoon of apple sauce. Just sprinke the granules on apple sauce and swallow right away. The granules should also not be chewed or crushed because it will reduce extended release effectiveness, which will reduce Nexium efficiency for your acid reflux treatment. The apple sauce should be at room temperature and soft enough to swallow without masticating. Do not save the pellets and apple sauce for afterward consumption.
If your doctor recommended for your acid reflux symptoms treatment to take Nexium with antacids then do so accordingly to your doctors instructions. While using Nexium for acid reflux treatment, do not take additional of this medicine or for a longer period of time than prescribed by your doctor.
Nexium capsules are specially formulated to release easily in the body as to increase acid reflux treatment efficiency. The drug should be stored at room temperature in a tightly-closed container, aside from light, heat, and moisture. If you have missed a dose of Nexium, take the missed dose as soon as possible. In case it is nearly the time for your following dose as your doctor prescribed it for your treatment, then skip the missed one and go back to your daily acid reflux treatment schedule. Don't double the Nexium dose.
For acid reflux treatment, further supervising of your dose or condition may be needed if you are taking cilostazol, diazepam, digoxin, iron, itraconazole, ketoconazole, sucralfate, or vitamins with iron. Before starting using Esomeprazole for acid reflux treatment, you should inform your doctor of any other medical conditions, allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding.
Extra supervising of your dose for acid reflux condition could be required if you have liver disease. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about using this medication for acid reflux symptoms treatment.