NEXIUM 40 mg Pill: purple, capsule/oblong, 14mm
Generic Name: esomeprazole
The pill with imprint NEXIUM 40 mg (Purple, Capsule/Oblong, 14mm) has been identified as Nexium 40 mg and is used for Barrett's Esophagus, GERD, Erosive Esophagitis, Duodenal Ulcer Prophylaxis, and Helicobacter Pylori Infection. It belongs to the drug class proton pump inhibitors and is not a controlled substance.
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Nexium
- Generic Name
- esomeprazole
- Imprint
- NEXIUM 40 mg
- Strength
- 40 mg
- Color
- Purple
- Size
- 14.00 mm
- Shape
- Capsule/Oblong
- Availability
- Prescription only
- Drug Class
- Proton pump inhibitors
- Pregnancy Category
- C - Risk cannot be ruled out
- CSA Schedule
- Not a controlled drug
- Labeler / Supplier
- AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals
- National Drug Code (NDC)
- 00186-5040
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