Nexium (esomeprazole): Reviews and patient testimonials

Nexium 10 mg gastro-resistant granules for oral suspension, sachet

Nexium oral suspension is primarily indicated for:

Paediatric population

Children 1-11 years old

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

- treatment of endoscopically proven erosive reflux esophagitis

- symptomatic treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

Children over 4 years of age

In combination with antibiotics in treatment of duodenal ulcer caused by Helicobacter pylori.

Adults and adolescents from the age of 12 years

For indications in patients from the age of 12 years reference is made to the Nexium gastro-resistant tablet SmPC.

Nexium oral suspension may also be used by patients having difficulty swallowing dispersed Nexium gastro-resistant tablets.

NEXIUM 20 mg Tablets

Nexium tablets are indicated in adults for:

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

- treatment of erosive reflux esophagitis

- long-term management of patients with healed esophagitis to prevent relapse

- symptomatic treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

In combination with appropriate antibacterial therapeutic regimens for the eradication of Helicobacter pylori and

- healing of Helicobacter pylori associated duodenal ulcer and

- prevention of relapse of peptic ulcers in patients with Helicobacter pylori associated ulcers.

Patients requiring continued NSAID therapy

- healing of gastric ulcers associated with NSAID therapy.

- prevention of gastric and duodenal ulcers associated with NSAID therapy, in patients at risk.

Treatment of Zollinger Ellison Syndrome

Nexium tablets are indicated in adolescents from the age of 12 years for:

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

- treatment of erosive reflux esophagitis

- long-term management of patients with healed esophagitis to prevent relapse

- symptomatic treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

In combination with antibiotics in treatment of duodenal ulcer caused by Helicobacter pylori

NEXIUM 40 mg Tablets

Nexium tablets are indicated in adults for:

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

– treatment of erosive reflux esophagitis.

Prolonged treatment after i.v. induced prevention of rebleeding of peptic ulcers.

Treatment of Zollinger Ellison Syndrome

Nexium tablets are indicated in adolescents from the age of 12 years for:

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

- treatment of erosive reflux esophagitis