Can you get esomeprazole over-the-counter?

Can you get esomeprazole over-the-counter?

Esomeprazole is an acid reducer available in over-the-counter (OTC) medicines that treat frequent heartburn (i.e., symptoms occur two or more days a week).

Is Nexium 40 mg sold over-the-counter?

Your second option is to buy Nexium 24HR over-the-counter. Nexium 24HR is the same medication that previously required a prescription. However, Nexium 24HR is only available over-the-counter in the 20 mg capsules, so if you need the 40 mg strength, this option may not work for you.

What is the generic brand of Nexium?

Nexium (What is Nexium?) is known by its generic name of esomeprazole, and Prilosec (What is Prilosec?) is known by its generic name of omeprazole. The generic names sound similar for a reason—esomeprazole is a chemical isomer of omeprazole.

What is the best time to take esomeprazole?

It’s usual to take esomeprazole once a day, first thing in the morning. You can take it with or without food. If you take esomeprazole twice a day, take one dose in the morning and one dose in the evening. Swallow tablets whole with a drink of water.

Is esomeprazole better than omeprazole?

Esomeprazole 40 mg provides more effective acid control than omeprazole 40 mg, twice the standard dose of omeprazole or one over-the-counter tablet of omeprazole 20 mg.

What is a natural alternative to Nexium?

Chamomile, ginger root, marshmallow root and slippery elm may be helpful in treating GERD. But clinical research on definitive benefits is lacking. The household product may provide temporary relief by neutralizing stomach acid. Some small studies have found chewing gum after meals appears to reduce acid levels.

Can I take esomeprazole at bedtime?

It’s usual to take esomeprazole once a day, first thing in the morning. You can take it with or without food. If you take esomeprazole twice a day, take one dose in the morning and one dose in the evening.

What are the bad side effects of esomeprazole?

Common side effects of esomeprazole magnesium include:

• headache,
• diarrhea,
• nausea,
• gas,
• abdominal pain,
• constipation,
• dry mouth, and.
• drowsiness.