About NEXIUM

If you think you have more than heartburn—and that you actually have acid reflux disease—ask your doctor about NEXIUM. Here’s why:

  • NEXIUM can relieve heartburn pain
    In fact, for many people, one NEXIUM pill a day provides 24-hour relief from frequent, persistent heartburn. Your results with NEXIUM may vary.
  • NEXIUM can heal damage that acid reflux disease may cause
    Over time, acid reflux can damage your esophagus, and this can lead to a potentially serious condition called erosive esophagitis. NEXIUM can heal this damage within 4 to 8 weeks. Your results with NEXIUM may vary.

The more you learn about how NEXIUM can both relieve symptoms and heal possible damage, the more you’ll want to start a conversation with your doctor.

Next: How NEXIUM Heals

 

Symptom checklist for the doctor

NEXIUM is prescribed to treat the symptoms of acid reflux disease, which typically include persistent heartburn on 2 or more days per week, despite treatment and change of diet.

For many people, NEXIUM is also prescribed to heal damage to the esophagus called erosive esophagitis. This damage may be caused over time from stomach acid wearing away the lining of the esophagus. Only a doctor can diagnose this condition. With NEXIUM, most erosions heal in 4 to 8 weeks. Your results with NEXIUM may vary.

In children 1 to 17 years of age, side effects with NEXIUM include headache, diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, and sleepiness. In adults 18 and older, side effects with NEXIUM include headache, diarrhea, and abdominal pain.

Symptom relief does not rule out the presence of other serious stomach conditions.

Please read the Important Product Information and discuss it with your doctor or health care professional.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.FDA.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.