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Esomeprazole · Capsule, Delayed Release
Overview
Active ingredients
Source: NDC Directory| Ingredient | Strength | RxCUI | Monograph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esomeprazole | 20 mg/1 | 606726 | View |
Forms, strengths and routes
Source: NDC DirectoryPharmacologic classes are listed in the class section below.
Pharmacologic class
Source: NDC Directory| Class | Type | Browse |
|---|---|---|
| Cytochrome P450 2C19 Inhibitors [MoA] | MoA | All 93 members |
| Proton Pump Inhibitor [EPC] | EPC | All 74 members |
| Proton Pump Inhibitors [MoA] | MoA | All 74 members |
Regulatory status
Source: Drugs@FDANDC Directory| Product | Trade name | Form | Strength | Ingredient | Status | TE | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 207193-001 | ESOMEPRAZOLE MAGNESIUM | CAPSULE, DELAYED RELEASE | ESOMEPRAZOLE MAGNESIUM | Over-the-counter | — |
Approval history
Source: Drugs@FDA| Type | No. | Action | Status | Date | Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supplement | 11 | Labeling | Approved | January 21, 2020 | Standard |
| Supplement | 3 | Labeling | Approved | January 21, 2020 | Standard |
| Original application | 1 | Approved | August 18, 2017 | Standard |
Prescribing information
Source: openFDA Drug LabelingReproduced verbatim from the Structured Product Labeling submitted to the FDA (effective 20240726). This is the manufacturer's labelling text, not a summary and not advice.
Indications and Usage
openFDA Drug LabelingUses • 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
openFDA Drug LabelingPurpose Acid reducer
Dosage and Administration
openFDA Drug LabelingDirections • 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 capsule with a glass of water before eating in the morning • take every day for 14 days • do not take more than 1 capsule a day • swallow whole. Do not crush or chew capsules. • do not use for more than 14 days unless directed by your doctor Repeated 14-Day Courses (if needed) • you may repeat a 14-day course every 4 months • do not take for more than 14 days or more often than every 4 months unless directed by a doctor • children under 18 years of age: ask a doctor before use. Heartburn in children may sometimes be caused by a serious condition.
Warnings
openFDA Drug LabelingWarnings 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. This may be a sign of a more serious condition. • frequent wheezing, particularly with heartburn • unexplained weight loss • nausea or vomiting • stomach pain Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are • taking a prescription drug. Acid reducers may interact with certain prescription drugs. Stop use and ask a doctor if • 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. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).
Do Not Use
openFDA Drug LabelingDo 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
openFDA Drug LabelingAsk a doctor before use if you have • had heartburn over 3 months. This may be a sign of a more serious condition. • frequent wheezing, particularly with heartburn • unexplained weight loss • nausea or vomiting • stomach pain
Stop Use
openFDA Drug LabelingStop use and ask a doctor if • 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
Active Ingredient
openFDA Drug LabelingActive ingredient (in each capsule) Esomeprazole 20 mg (Each delayed-release capsule corresponds to 22 mg esomeprazole magnesium dihydrate)
Adverse event reports
Source: openFDA FAERSAttributed to this product's most-reported active ingredient: ESOMEPRAZOLE. Combination products with more than six active ingredients are not attributed, because a report count summed across a long ingredient list measures the list, not the medicine.
Packaging and NDCs
Source: NDC Directory| Package NDC | Product NDC | Labeler | Description | Marketing start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21130-088-01 | 21130-088 | Safeway | 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (21130-088-01) / 14 CAPSULE, DELAYED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE | September 22, 2017 |
| 21130-088-03 | 21130-088 | Safeway | 3 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (21130-088-03) / 14 CAPSULE, DELAYED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE | September 22, 2017 |
| 21130-714-03 | 21130-714 | Safeway | 3 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (21130-714-03) / 14 CAPSULE, DELAYED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE | July 2, 2020 |
| 21130-088 | 21130-088 | Safeway | — | September 22, 2017 |
| 21130-714 | 21130-714 | Safeway | — | July 2, 2020 |
Sources for this page
| Dataset | Agency | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| NDC Directory | FDA | Identity, ingredients, strengths, forms, routes, labelers, packages |
| Drugs@FDA | FDA | Application, sponsor, submissions, review documents, marketing status |
| Drug Labeling | FDA / NLM | Prescribing information reproduced above |
| FAERS | FDA | Adverse event report counts |
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