40 mg (Nexium 40 mg)

Generic Name: esomeprazole

This pill with imprint "40 mg" is Purple, Capsule-shape and has been identified as Nexium 40 mg. It is manufactured by AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals.

Nexium is used in the treatment of barrett's esophagus; gerd; erosive esophagitis; duodenal ulcer prophylaxis; helicobacter pylori infection (and more), and belongs to the drug class proton pump inhibitors. Risk cannot be ruled out during pregnancy. Nexium 40 mg is not a controlled substance under the Controlled Substance Act (CSA).

Nexium

Generic Name:

esomeprazole

Imprint:

40 mg

Strength:

40 mg

Color:

Purple

Size:

14.00 mm

Shape:

Capsule-shape

Availability:

Prescription only

Drug Class:

Proton pump inhibitors

Pregnancy Category:

C - Risk cannot be ruled out

CSA Schedule:

Not a controlled drug

Manufacturer:

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals

National Drug Code (NDC):

00186-5040

Inactive Ingredients:

glyceryl monostearate
hydroxypropyl cellulose (type h)
hypromelloses
magnesium stearate
methacrylic acid
magnesium silicate
triethyl citrate
polysorbate 80
gelatin
FD&C Blue No. 1
FD&C Red No. 40
D&C Red No. 28
titanium dioxide
alcohol
isopropyl alcohol
butyl alcohol
polyethylene glycol
sodium hydroxide
povidone
D&C Yellow No. 10

Note: Inactive ingredients may vary.

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