Nexium 24HR formulation
Nexium 24HR contains esomeprazole
Esomeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) and works by blocking the proton pump in parietal cells (cells lining the stomach).1 This reduces the amount of acid in the stomach, whilst leaving enough acid to digest food. Learn more about heartburn.
Antacids and alginates may only provide short-acting relief2
Antacids react with gastric acid, neutralizing it.1
Alginates form a temporary physical barrier (or raft) on top of the stomach helping to prevent the contents from escaping through the sphincter.1,3–5 Their effectiveness depends on the stomach contents, with them being more effective when taken after a meal.5
For both antacids and alginates, once the stomach empties, their effects cease.4,5 Repeated dosing is necessary to provide relief from newly secreted acid.5
This need for repeat dosing can lead to patients developing a ‘burn-suffer-treat' reactive cycle which may not provide the sustained relief from frequent heartburn that they need.1,5
Nexium 24HR provides relief
Nexium 24HR, with esomeprazole, reduces the production of stomach acid, treating the cause and symptoms of heartburn. Allowing time for the esophagus to recover from the acid irritation.
No other OTC PPI lasts longer6,7
Esomeprazole passes through the liver to the bloodstream more efficiently (with less excretion) compared to omeprazole7
Nexium 24HR (esomeprazole magnesium delayed release capsules USP)
Nexium 24HR – relief from frequent heartburn with just one pill every 24 hours
Nexium – 24HR heartburn relief with just one pill
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