Nexium 24HR

Uses .

[ esomeprazole ]

proton pump inhibitor for relieving recurrent heartburn, H. pylori infection

Dosing .

heartburn

[ adults ]

Dose: 1 tab/cap PO qd x14 days; Max: 1 tab or cap/24h; Info: give before meals

H. pylori infection (off-label)

[ children, 15-24 kg ]

Dose: 20 mg PO bid x10-14 days; Info: part of multi-drug regimen; give >15min before meals; search 'H. pylori Tx' for epocrates H. pylori Tx Regimens decision tool

[ children, 25-34 kg ]

Dose: 30 mg PO bid x10-14 days; Info: part of multi-drug regimen; give >15min before meals; use oral granules, not avail. for this brand; see other esomeprazole products; search 'H. pylori Tx' for epocrates H. pylori Tx Regimens decision tool

[ children, >35 kg ]

Dose: 40 mg PO bid x10-14 days; Info: part of multi-drug regimen; give >15min before meals; search 'H. pylori Tx' for epocrates H. pylori Tx Regimens decision tool

[ adults ]

Dose: 20-40 mg PO bid x14 days; Info: part of multi-drug regimen, dosing may vary; give before meals; search 'H. pylori Tx' for epocrates H. pylori Tx Regimens decision tool

renal dosing

[ see below ]

renal impairment: no adjustment

HD/PD: not defined

hepatic dosing

[ adjust dose amount ]

Child-Pugh Class C: max 1 tab or cap/24h