ESOMEPRAZOLE MAGNESIUM capsule, delayed release

Esomeprazole Magnesium by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

Esomeprazole Magnesium by is a Otc medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by CHAIN DRUG MARKETING ASSOCIATION INC. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

Drug Details [pdf]

Active ingredient (in each capsule)

*Esomeprazole 20 mg

(Each delayed-release capsule corresponds to 20.7 mg esomeprazole magnesium, USP)

Purpose

Acid reducer

Use(s)

• treats frequent heartburn (occurs 2 or more days a week)

• not intended for immediate relief of heartburn; this drug may take 1 to 4 days for full effect

Warnings

Allergy alert: Do not use if you are allergic to esomeprazole

Do not use if you have:

• trouble or pain swallowing food, vomiting with blood, or bloody or black stools
• heartburn with lightheadedness, sweating or dizziness
• chest pain or shoulder pain with shortness of breath; sweating; pain spreading to arms, neck or shoulders; or lightheadness
• frequent chest pain.

These may be signs of a serious condition. See your doctor.

Ask a doctor before use if you have

• had heartburn over 3 months. This may be a sign of a more serious condition.
• frequent wheezing,  particularly with heartburn
• unexplained weight loss
• nausea or vomiting
• stomach pain

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking

• warfarin, clopidogrel or cilostazol (blood-thinning medicines)
• prescription ant fungal or anti-yeast medicines
• digoxin (heart medicine)
• diazepam (anxiety medicine)
• tacrolimus or mycophenolate mofetil (immune system medicine)
• prescription antiretrovirals (medicines for HIV infection)
• methotrexate (arthritis medicine)

Stop use and ask doctor if

• your heartburn continues or worsens
• you need to take this product for more than 14 days
• you need to take more than 1 course of treatment every 4 months
• you get diarrhea 
• you develop a rash or joint pain

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

• adults 18 years of age and older
• this product is to be used once a day (every 24 hours), every day for 14 days
• may take 1 to 4 days for full effect 

14-Day Course of Treatment

• swallow 1 capsule with a glass of water before eating in the morning
• take every day for 14 days
• do not take more than 1 capsule a day
• swallow whole. Do not crush or chew capsules
• do not use for more than 14 days unless directed by your doctor

Repeated 14-Day Courses (if needed)

• you may repeat a 14-day course every 4 months
• do not take for more than 14 days or more often than every 4 months unless directed by a doctor

• children under 18 years of age: ask a doctor before use. Heartburn in children may sometimes be caused by a serious condition.

Other Information

• each capsule contains: magnesium, 15 mg
• read directions and warnings before use
• keep the carton. It contains important information
• store at 20 to 25°C (68 to 77°F)

Inactive ingredients

acetyl tributyl citrate, dibutyl sebacate, FD&C Blue #1,  ferroso ferric oxide, gelatin, glyceryl monostearate, hypromellose, magnesium oxide, magnesium stearate, methacrylic acid copolymer dispersion, poloxamer, polysorbate 80, povidone, potassium hydroxide, propylene glycol, shellac, sugar, talc, titanium dioxide

Questions or comments?

call toll-free weekdays 9 AM to 7 PM EST at 1-888-375-3784

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

Tips for Managing Heartbun

• Avoid foods or drinks that are more likely to cause heartburn, such as rich, spicy, fatty and fried foods, chocolate, caffeine, alcohol and even some acidic fruits and vegetables.
• Eat slowly and do not eat big meals.
• Do not eat late at night or just before bedtime.
• Do not lie flat or bend over soon after eating.
• Raise the head of your bed.
• Wear loose-fitting clothing around your stomach.
• If you are overweight, lose weight.
• If you smoke, quit smoking.

Bottle Label

NDC: 63868-425-14

QC QUALITY CHOICE

Treats Frequent Heartburn
May take 1 to 4 days
for full effect

Esomeprazole
Magnesium
Delayed-Release
Capsules USP, 20 mg*
Acid Reducer 24 HOUR

14 Capsules
One 14-Day Course of Treatment

Carton Label

NDC: 63868-425-14

QC QUALITY CHOICE

**Compare to the
Active Ingredient in
Nexium® 24HR

Treats Frequent Heartburn
May take 1 to 4 days
for full effect

Esomeprazole
Magnesium

Delayed-Release
Capsules USP, 20 mg*
Acid Reducer

24 HOUR

14 Capsules
One 14-Day Course of Treatment

INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE

ESOMEPRAZOLE MAGNESIUM 
esomeprazole magnesium capsule, delayed release

Product Information
Product Type	HUMAN OTC DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 63868-425(NDC:43598-407)
Route of Administration	ORAL

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name	Basis of Strength	Strength
Esomeprazole Magnesium (UNII: R6DXU4WAY9) (Esomeprazole - UNII:N3PA6559FT)	Esomeprazole	20 mg

Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name	Strength
acetyltributyl citrate (UNII: 0ZBX0N59RZ)
Dibutyl Sebacate (UNII: 4W5IH7FLNY)
Ferrosoferric Oxide (UNII: XM0M87F357)
Gelatin (UNII: 2G86QN327L)
Glyceryl Monostearate (UNII: 230OU9XXE4)
Hypromelloses (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)
Magnesium Oxide (UNII: 3A3U0GI71G)
Magnesium Stearate (UNII: 70097M6I30)
Methacrylic Acid - Ethyl Acrylate Copolymer (1:1) Type A (UNII: NX76LV5T8J)
Poloxamer 188 (UNII: LQA7B6G8JG)
Polysorbate 80 (UNII: 6OZP39ZG8H)
Povidone K30 (UNII: U725QWY32X)
Talc (UNII: 7SEV7J4R1U)
Titanium Dioxide (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)
PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)
Potassium Hydroxide (UNII: WZH3C48M4T)
Shellac (UNII: 46N107B71O)
Sucrose (UNII: C151H8M554)
Fd&C Blue No. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)

Product Characteristics
Color	BLUE (light blue cap) , BLUE (dark blue body)	Score	no score
Shape	CAPSULE	Size	16mm
Flavor		Imprint Code	RDY;327
Contains

Packaging
#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
1	NDC: 63868-425-14	1 in 1 CARTON	07/06/2018
1		14 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
2	NDC: 63868-425-28	2 in 1 CARTON	03/15/2019
2		14 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
3	NDC: 63868-425-42	3 in 1 CARTON	07/06/2018
3		14 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product

Marketing Information
Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
ANDA	ANDA207673	07/06/2018

Labeler - CHAIN DRUG MARKETING ASSOCIATION INC (011920774)