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Read drug prescription

It is very important to know about what medicine is given by the doctor, for what condition, and when it needs to be taken in what dose. This information given by the doctor is called Prescription. The patients should be familiar with the medicine prescription, and the details about the medicine before purchasing it and using it. Some medications need not be prescribed by healthcare practitioners and can be purchased and used without prescription by the patients; these are called over-the-counter medications. Read the drug prescription information of Inexium 2care4 before taking it.

What is Inexium 2care4

Inexium 2care4 is in a group of drugs called proton pump inhibitors. Inexium 2care4 decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach.
Inexium 2care4 is used to treat symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease and other conditions involving excessive stomach acid such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Inexium 2care4 is also used to promote healing of erosive esophagitis (damage to your esophagus caused by stomach acid).
Inexium 2care4 may also be given to prevent gastric ulcer caused by infection with helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), or by the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Inexium 2care4 is not for immediate relief of heartburn symptoms.
Inexium 2care4 may also be used for purposes not listed in Inexium 2care4 guide.

Inexium 2care4 side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using Inexium 2care4 and call your doctor at once if you have:

Common side effects may include:

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
See also: Side effects (in more detail)
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Inexium 2care4 dosing

Usual Adult Dose for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease:

Inexium 2care4 Magnesium:
-20 mg orally once a day for 4 weeks
Inexium 2care4 Strontium:
-24.65 mg orally once a day for 4 to 8 weeks.
Comment:
-If symptoms do not resolve after 4 weeks, an additional 4 weeks may be considered.
GERD with Erosive Esophagitis:
Inexium 2care4 Sodium:
-20 mg or 40 mg IV injection once a day, over no less than 3 minutes; or IV infusion once a day, over no less than 10 to 30 minutes
Comment: Safety and efficacy of Inexium 2care4 sodium IV for Injection for more than 10 days have not been demonstrated.
Uses: Short term treatment of heartburn and symptomatic gastroesophageal reflux disease; short term treatment of GERD with erosive esophagitis, inclusively as an alternative to oral therapy, if unable to use oral route

Usual Adult Dose for Erosive Esophagitis:

Healing:
-Esomeprazole Magnesium: 20 to 40 mg orally once a day for 4 to 8 weeks
-Esomeprazole Strontium: 24.65 to 49.3 mg orally once a day for 4 to 8 weeks
-An additional 4 to 8 week course of therapy may be considered in patients not healed after initial treatment.
Maintenance of healing:
-Esomeprazole Magnesium: 20 mg orally once a day
-Esomeprazole Strontium: 24.65 mg orally once a daily
Comments:
-Esomeprazole Sodium injection may be used as an alternative to oral therapy, if unable to use oral route.
-Maintenance of healing: Controlled studies did not extend beyond six months.
Uses: Short-term treatment in the healing and symptomatic resolution of diagnostically confirmed erosive esophagitis; to maintain symptom resolution and healing of erosive esophagitis

Usual Adult Dose for Helicobacter pylori Infection:

Inexium 2care4 Magnesium:
Triple therapy:
-40 mg orally once a day for 10 days, along with amoxicillin 1000 mg and clarithromycin 500 mg orally twice a day for 10 days
Inexium 2care4 Strontium:
Triple therapy:
-49.3 mg orally once a day for 10 days, along with amoxicillin 1000 mg and clarithromycin 500 mg orally twice a day for 10 days
Comments:
-Susceptibility testing should be done in patients who fail therapy.
-If resistance to clarithromycin is demonstrated or susceptibility testing is not possible, alternative antimicrobial therapy should be instituted.
-Eradication of H. pylori has been shown to reduce the risk of duodenal ulcer recurrence.
Use: Triple therapy : Treatment of H. pylori infection and duodenal ulcer disease (active or history of within the past 5 years) to eradicate H. pylori

Usual Adult Dose for NSAID-Induced Gastric Ulcer:

Inexium 2care4 Magnesium:
-20 mg to 40 mg orally once daily for up to 6 months
Inexium 2care4 Strontium:
-24.65 mg to 49.3 mg orally once a day for up to 6 months
Comment:
-Patients older than 60 years and/or with history of gastric ulcers are considered to be at risk for developing gastric ulcers.
-Controlled studies do not extend beyond 6 months
Use: Reduction in the occurrence of gastric ulcers associated with continuous NSAID therapy in patients at risk for developing gastric ulcers.

Usual Adult Dose for Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome:

Inexium 2care4 Magnesium:
-40 mg orally twice a day
Inexium 2care4 Strontium:
-49.3 mg orally twice a day
Comment: Doses up to 240 mg daily have been used.
Use: Long term treatment of pathological hypersecretory conditions, including Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome

Usual Adult Dose for Pathological Hypersecretory Conditions:

Inexium 2care4 Magnesium:
-40 mg orally twice a day
Inexium 2care4 Strontium:
-49.3 mg orally twice a day
Comment: Doses up to 240 mg daily have been used.
Use: Long term treatment of pathological hypersecretory conditions, including Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome

Usual Adult Dose for Duodenal Ulcer Prophylaxis:

Inexium 2care4 Sodium:
-Initial dose: 80 mg IV infusion over 30 minutes
-Maintenance dose: 8 mg/hr IV continuous infusion for a total of 72 hours
Comments:
-Intravenous therapy is aimed solely at the acute initial management of bleeding gastric or duodenal ulcers and does not constitute full treatment.
-Intravenous therapy should be followed by oral acid-suppressive therapy.
Use: Risk reduction of rebleeding of gastric or duodenal ulcers following therapeutic endoscopy

Usual Adult Dose for Gastric Ulcer Prophylaxis:

Inexium 2care4 Sodium:
-Initial dose: 80 mg IV infusion over 30 minutes
-Maintenance dose: 8 mg/hr IV continuous infusion for a total of 72 hours (includes initial 30 minute dose plus 71.5 hours of continuous infusion)
Comments:
-Intravenous therapy is aimed solely at the acute initial management of bleeding gastric or duodenal ulcers and does not constitute full treatment.
-Intravenous therapy should be followed by oral acid-suppressive therapy.
Use: Risk reduction of rebleeding of gastric or duodenal ulcers following therapeutic endoscopy

Usual Pediatric Dose for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease:

Inexium 2care4 Magnesium:
Less than 1 year:
-Data not available
1 to 11 years:
-10 mg once a day for up to 8 weeks
-Comment: Doses over 1 mg/kg/day have not been studied.
12 to 17 years:
-20 mg once a day for 4 weeks
Inexium 2care4 Sodium:
GERD with Erosive Esophagitis:
Less than 1 month:
-Not recommended.
1 month to less than 1 year:
-0.5 mg/kg IV infused over 10 to 30 minutes
1 to 17 years:
-Less than 55 kg: 10 mg IV infused over 10 to 30 minutes
-55 kg or more: 20 mg IV infused over 10 to 30 minutes
Inexium 2care4 Strontium: Not recommended.
Uses: Short term treatment of symptomatic GERD; short term treatment of GERD with erosive esophagitis, inclusively as an alternative to oral therapy, if unable to use oral route

Usual Pediatric Dose for Erosive Esophagitis:

Inexium 2care4 Magnesium:
Healing:
Less than 1 year:
-Data not available
1 to 11 years:
-Less than 20 kg: 10 mg once a day for 8 weeks
-20 kg or more: 10 mg or 20 mg once a day for 8 weeks
12 to 17 years:
-20 or 40 mg once a day for 4 to 8 weeks
Comment: Doses over 1 mg/kg/day have not been studied.
Erosive Esophagitis due to acid-mediated GERD:
Less than 1 month:
-Data not available
1 month to less than 1 year old:
-3 kg to 5 kg: 2.5 mg once a day
-Greater than 5 kg to 7.5 kg: 5 mg once a day
-Greater than 7.5 kg to 12 kg: 10 mg once a day
Duration of therapy: For up to 6 weeks
Comment: Doses over 1.33 mg/kg/day have not been studied.
1 year and older:
-Data not available
Uses: Short-term treatment in the healing and symptomatic resolution of diagnostically confirmed erosive esophagitis; short term treatment of erosive esophagitis due to acid-mediated GERD in infants

Select the most affordable brand or generic drug

Generic drug is the basic drug with an active substance in it, and the name of the generic drug is same as active substance most of the times. Like Acetaminophen/Paracetemol is Generic name and it has different brand names like Tylenol, Acimol, Crocin, Calpol etc. All these Brand names contain the same Paracetemol, but the medications are manufactured by different companies, so the different brand names. Generic drug is always cheaper and affordable, and it can be replaced in place of brand name drug prescribed by the healthcare practitioner. The Generic medicine has same properties as branded medicine in terms of uses, indications, doses, side effects, so no need to worry on that. Just select the most affordable generic or branded medicine.

StrengthQuantityPrice, USDCountry
20 mg30 $87.00Canada, UK
20 mg90 $33.00Australia, Canada, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
20 mg100 $29.49Canada, Mauritius, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
20 mg100 $40.00Australia, Canada, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
20 mg100 $71.00Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Turkey, Singapore, UK, USA
20 mg105 $49.45Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
40 mg84 $77.00Australia, Canada, NZ, Singapore, UK
40 mg90 $52.64Canada, Mauritius, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
40 mg100 $59.45Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
40 mg100 $82.00Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Turkey, Singapore, UK, USA
40 mg100 $82.00Australia, Canada, India, NZ, Turkey, Singapore, UK, USA
40 mg100 $241.97Canada, UK
Nexium 10 mg packet $6.50
NexIUM 20 mg Delayed Release Capsule $6.76
40 mg/5ml1 vial$24.99Canada, Mauritius, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
40 mg/5ml1 vial$24.99Canada, Mauritius, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
40 mg/5ml10 vials$199.99Canada, Mauritius, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
40 mg/5ml10 vials$199.99Canada, Mauritius, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
Nexium IV 40 mg x 1's $163.00
Nexium IV (vial) 40 mg x 1's $16.54
Zolex 20 mg Tablet $0.04
Zolex 20mg Tablet $0.04Excare Laboratories
Zolex 40 mg Tablet $0.06
Zolex 40mg Tablet $0.06Excare Laboratories
ZOLEX tab 40 mg x 10's $0.64Olcare (Excare)
Zolex DSR Capsule $0.08Excare Laboratories
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References

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Inexium 2care4 - Frequently asked Questions

Can Inexium 2care4 be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?

In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.

It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.

Who should not take Inexium 2care4?

Heartburn is often confused with the first symptoms of a heart attack. Seek emergency medical attention if you have chest pain or heavy feeling, pain spreading to the arm or shoulder, nausea, sweating, and a general ill feeling.

You should not take this medication if you are allergic to Inexium 2care4 or to any other benzimidazole medication such as albendazole or mebendazole.

To make sure you can safely take Inexium 2care4, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions:

Taking a proton pump inhibitor such as Inexium 2care4 may increase your risk of bone fracture in the hip, wrist, or spine. This effect has occurred mostly in people who have taken the medication long term or at high doses, and in those who are age 50 and older. It is not clear whether Inexium 2care4 is the actual cause of an increased risk of fracture. Before you take this medication, tell your doctor if you have osteoporosis or osteopenia.

Some conditions are treated with a combination of Inexium 2care4 and antibiotics. Use all medications as directed by your doctor. Read the medication guide or patient instructions provided with each medication. Do not change your doses or medication schedule without your doctor's advice.

FDA pregnancy category B. Inexium 2care4 is not expected to harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.

It is not known whether Inexium 2care4 passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

What other drugs will affect Inexium 2care4?

Tell your doctor about all medicines you use, and those you start or stop using during your treatment with Inexium 2care4, especially:

This list is not complete and other drugs may interact with Inexium 2care4. Tell your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.

How should I take Inexium 2care4?

Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

This medicine is usually given for 4 to 8 weeks only. Your doctor may recommend a second course of treatment if you need additional healing time.

Take each dose with a full glass (8 ounces) of water.

Inexium 2care4 should be taken at least one hour before a meal.

Do not crush, chew, break, or open a delayed-release capsule. Swallow it whole.

To make swallowing easier, you may open the Inexium 2care4 capsule and sprinkle the medicine into a spoonful of pudding or applesauce. Swallow right away without chewing. Do not save the mixture for later use.

Inexium 2care4 can be given through a nasogastric (NG) feeding tube. Open the capsule and sprinkle the medicine into a 60-milliliter syringe. Mix in 50 milliliters of water. Place the plunger into the syringe and shake the mixture well. Make sure there are no medicine granules stuck in the tip of the syringe. Attach the syringe to the NG tube and push the plunger down to empty the syringe into the tube. Then flush the tube with more water to wash the contents down.

Take this medication for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the condition is fully treated.

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse while you are taking this medicine.

This medicine can cause unusual results with certain medical tests, and you may need to stop using the medicine for a short time before a test. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using Inexium 2care4.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Can Inexium 2care4 be taken or consumed while pregnant?

Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.

Can Inexium 2care4 be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?

Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.

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