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Nexium Control - 14 Tablets

Esomeprazole 20mg — a proton pump inhibitor that cuts acid production for 24-hour heartburn and reflux control. One tablet daily, 14 tablets.

  • Esomeprazole 20mg — a PPI.
  • Reduces acid at the source.
  • One tablet lasts 24 hours.
  • For frequent, recurring heartburn.
  • 14 tablets — up to a 14-day course.
Regular price £9.59 GBP inc. VAT
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Safety information 3
General sale medicine
Always read the label and patient information leaflet before use. Ask our pharmacist if you're unsure whether this product is right for you.
Check interactions
PPIs interact with several medicines including clopidogrel — speak to a pharmacist if you take regular medication.
Persistent symptoms need investigation
Heartburn beyond a 14-day course, difficulty swallowing or weight loss should be assessed by a GP.

Product overview

About Nexium Control

For heartburn that keeps coming back rather than turning up occasionally: esomeprazole 20mg is a proton pump inhibitor that reduces the acid your stomach produces in the first place. One tablet daily, lasting 24 hours — a completely different approach from antacids that neutralise acid after the fact. 14 tablets.

How a PPI differs from an antacid

Antacids and alginates work in minutes and wear off in hours, which suits occasional heartburn. A PPI takes a day or so to build its effect but then holds acid production down around the clock — the right tool when heartburn is a pattern rather than an event. Many people keep both.

How to take

Adults 18+: one tablet daily, swallowed whole with water, ideally before a meal. It may take 2–3 days for full effect. Take a course of up to 14 days; if symptoms persist, see your GP.

Good to know

PPIs interact with several medicines — including clopidogrel — so run it past our pharmacist if you take anything regularly. And frequent heartburn beyond a fortnight, difficulty swallowing or weight loss should be properly investigated rather than managed indefinitely.

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