NEXIUM 20 Pill — PURPLE CAPSULE, 14mm — Esomeprazole

Imprint	NEXIUM / 20
Colour	PURPLE
Shape	CAPSULE
Size	14
Strength	ESOMEPRAZOLE MAGNESIUM 20 mg
Dosage form	Capsule, Delayed Release
Manufacturer	Wyeth Consumer Healthcare LLC
NDC	0573-2450
Schedule	—
Availability	Over-the-counter
Ingredients	ESOMEPRAZOLE MAGNESIUM[ESOMEPRAZOLE]

What does this imprint mean?

The imprint "NEXIUM 20" is a code stamped or printed on the tablet or capsule by the manufacturer, used to identify the drug, its strength and the maker.

Active ingredient

Esomeprazole

Uses and warnings

Drug classA "proton pump inhibitor (PPI)" that "suppress[es] gastric acid secretion by specific inhibition of the H+/K+ ATPase enzyme system" in the gastric parietal cell, blocking the final step of acid production in a...

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How to identify this pill

• Check the imprint matches exactly: "NEXIUM 20".
• Confirm the colour (PURPLE) and shape (CAPSULE).
• Compare the size (14) against a ruler if possible.
• When in doubt, confirm with a pharmacist before taking any medication.

NEXIUM 20 Pill — PURPLE CAPSULE, 14mm — Esomeprazole

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