Generic name: esomeprazole magnesium
Dosage form: capsule, delayed release
Drug class:Proton pump inhibitors
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 1, 2022.
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Indications and Usage for Esomeprazole Capsules
Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Healing of Erosive Esophagitis
Esomeprazole magnesium delayed-release capsules are indicated for the short-term treatment (4 to 8 weeks) in the healing and symptomatic resolution of diagnostically confirmed erosive esophagitis. For those patients who have not healed after 4 to 8 weeks of treatment, an additional 4 to 8 week course of esomeprazole magnesium delayed-release capsules may be considered.
Maintenance of Healing of Erosive Esophagitis
Esomeprazole magnesium delayed-release capsules are indicated to maintain symptom resolution and healing of erosi...
