Esomeprazole is the active ingredient of Nexium Control which is very effective for short-term relief of acid reflux symptoms. Esomeprazole is known to decrease the levels of acid in the stomach, providing up to 24 hours of relief. 

Esomeprazole that has been in use for over 20 years and it is now available to purchase from pharmacies and other retailers in pack sizes not exceeding 7 or 14.

Additionally, My Private Pharmacist supplies Nexium which is Esomeprazole in larger pack sizes only available from pharmacies. 

Nexium Control (Esomeprazole)

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Nexium (Esomeprazole) OTC / 20mg / 14 Tablets

Esomeprazole is the active ingredient in Nexium or Nexium Control. Esomeprazole is an indigestion medicine for the short-term relief of acid reflux symptoms. Esomeprazole is known to decrease the levels of acid in the stomach, providing up to 24 hours of relief from acid reflux (acid regurgitation) symptoms. 

Esomeprazole tablets and capsules have been in use for over 20 years and they are now available in both brand and generic makes. 

Esomeprazole belongs to a class of medications known as Proton-Pump Inhibitors (PPI’s). Proton pumps are cells found in the lining of the stomach and are responsible for secreting gastric acid into the stomach. Esomeprazole prevents a proportion of these proton pumps from working and reduces the amount of acid produced in the stomach that can be regurgitated, helping to control the symptoms of acid-reflux. 

Esomeprazole gets to work within an hour, but the full benefit is seen after 3 days of taking a regular dose. 

Esomeprazole is a tried and trusted medicine for indigestion and heartburn. When taken consecutively for 2 weeks, over 80% of users reported meaningful improvement of their symptoms. Esomeprazole has shown to be effective over a 24-hour period, including during the night. Over 70% of users reported complete resolution of night-time heartburn after 2 weeks of esomeprazole treatment. 

Generic and branded make of a medicine are the same and both makes have to meet the same quality and safety standards before they are allowed to be sold as a medicine. 

All generic medicines that are available in the UK/EU through authorised pharmacies, like My Private Pharmacist, are licensed and genuine medications so they are safe to use as intended.  

What is the difference between and generic makes of a medicine?

A branded make of medicine initially becomes available for sale by the innovating manufacturer that has discovered the medicine through a very expensive process. As a result, this manufacturer receives the right (patent) from the government to become the only company that is allowed to make and sell such medicine for many years so they can recuperate some of their expenses and make some profit from their work.

After the patent period is over, other manufacturers will be allowed to manufacture this branded medicine, but they will only be allowed to offer the medicine under the medicines actual name (known as the Generic name) or through their own new brand for marketing purposes. As this process is not as expensive as the initial medicine discovery, generic manufactures can offer the medicine at a much cheaper price compared to the innovator’s branded one. 

Why is the generic make cheaper than the brand?

The recommended daily dose of esomeprazole varies depending on your condition and severity of symptoms. The starting dose for acid reflux is one 20mg tablet or capsule each day for 14 days, but in some cases, it may be taken on an ongoing basis if you have been advised by your doctor after medical examinations. 

It may take at least 2 or 3 days of treatment before an improvement is seen. This medication can be taken with or without food. 

Possible side effects associated with esomeprazole use include:

Common (1 in 10 – 1 in 100 people) – headache, effects on your stomach or gut: diarrhoea, stomach pain, constipation, wind (flatulence), feeling sick or being sick (vomiting), benign polyps in the stomach


Uncommon (1 in 100 – 1 in 1,000 people) - swelling of the feet and ankles,  disturbed sleep (insomnia), dizziness, tingling feelings such as “pins and needles”, feeling sleepy, spinning feeling (vertigo), dry mouth, changes in blood tests that check how the liver is working, skin rash, lumpy rash (hives) and itchy skin, fracture of the hip, wrist or spine

Please visit the product’s Patient Information Leaflet for a complete list of possible side effects. Note possible means that not everyone will get affected and not all side-effects may appear in one person.

If you experience any side effects, you must stop taking Esomeprazole and consult your doctor or pharmacist. You can always contact your pharmacist at My Private Pharmacist during our pharmacy opening hours for further advice. 

In case of any severe and potentially life threatening events, always call 999 and seek urgent medical care.

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