The first $3.99 Nexium coupon for the generic version of a popular heartburn medication was included in a new Walgreens deal, but it could help save consumers money if the brand is able to offer up to 14% off on a 14-day supply, according to a new research report.

The coupon is a new cash discount on a 14-day supply of Nexium 20mg, which is now available in pharmacies across the country.

The coupon is only available for Walgreens stores, but the price may be lower than the price at a Walgreens pharmacy, said Dr. R. Scott Gottlieb, a cardiologist at the University of Southern California who has conducted the study.

The coupon also offers $3 off a 14-day supply of Prilosec generic acid reflux medicine, which is now available in a pharmacy at a retail level.

The study was conducted by researchers at the University of California, San Diego, who have published the results in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

In the study, the researchers found that the coupon provides savings for consumers of the brand with a coupon for 14-day supplies of the medication, compared to a $3 savings in a Walgreens pharmacy.

The coupon, which can be used for up to 14 days, can be found in the Walgreens pharmacy insert, and it is not available in Walmart, Walgreens, or other pharmacies.

The price of Nexium 20mg in the study, which was conducted by the University of California, San Diego, was $3.99, a 25% increase compared to $1.99 at Walgreens.

Walmart, Walgreens, and other pharmacies can also offer discounts on Nexium, including $4 off a 14-day supply of Prilosec generic acid reflux medicine, which is available in a pharmacy at a retail level.

The savings on Nexium, which is used to treat acid reflux, are $4 off a 14-day supply of Prilosec generic acid reflux medicine, which is available in a Walgreens pharmacy.

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AstraZeneca is the nation's largest drug company and is the maker of the world's most popular prescription medicines, including Prevacid, Protonix, Nexium and Prilosec.

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In the United States, AstraZeneca is the leading generic drug manufacturer and is the #1 brand name drug company in the U. S. and around the world.

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What is Reflux?

Reflux is the backflow of acid from the stomach into the gullet (“foodpipe”) which may become inflamed and painful. This may cause you symptoms such as a painful sensation in the chest rising up to your throat (heartburn) and a sour taste in the mouth (acid regurgitation).

Do I get instant relief from taking a Nexium tablet?

Nexium Control is not meant to bring immediate relief. You may need to take the tablets for 2-3 days in a row before you feel better. You must talk to a doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse after 14 days.

Directions for Use

How much to take• The recommended dose is one tablet a day. • Do not take more than this recommended dose of one tablet (20 mg) a day, even if you don’t feel an improvement immediately. • You may need to take the tablets for 2 or 3 days in a row before your reflux symptoms (for example, heartburn and acid regurgitation) get better. • The treatment length is up to 14 days. • When your reflux symptoms have completely gone you should stop taking this medicine. • If your reflux symptoms get worse or do not improve after taking this medicine for 14 days in a row, you should consult a doctor. If you have persistent or longstanding, frequently recurring symptoms even after treatment with this medicine, you should contact your doctor. Taking this medicine • You can take your tablet at any time of the day either with food or on an empty stomach. • Swallow your tablet whole with half a glass of water. Do not chew or crush the tablet. This is because the tablet contains coated pellets, which stop the medicine from being broken down by the acid in your stomach. It is important not to damage the pellets.

Alternative method of taking this medicine• Put the tablet in a glass of still (non-fizzy) water. Do not use any other liquids. • Stir until the tablet breaks up (the mixture will not be clear) then drink the mixture straight away or within 30 minutes. Always stir the mixture just before drinking it. • To make sure that you have drunk all of the medicine, rinse the glass very well with half a glass of water and drink it. The solid pieces contain the medicine – do not chew or crush them

Please read the patient information leaflet above to get more information as to side effects, precautions of use etc.

Ingredients

Active Ingredients:

Each gastro-resistant tablet contains 20 mg esomeprazole (as magnesium trihydrate)

List of Excipients:

Glycerol monostearate 40-55 HydroxypropylcelluloseHypromellose 2910 (6 mPa-s) Reddish-brown iron oxide (E-172) Yellow iron oxide (E-172)Magnesium stearate Methacrylic acid ethylacrylate copolymer (1: 1) dispersion 30 per cent Cellulose microcrystallineSynthetic Paraffin Macrogol 6000Polysorbate 80 Crospovidone (Type A) Sodium stearyl fumarateSugar spheres (sucrose and maize starch), Talc, Titanium dioxide (E-171) Triethyl citrate

Please Check Other Pharmacy Information Leaflet

Nexium Control

What if you forget to take a tablet?

You can take the tablets if the symptoms get worse and you wish. But if you take the tablets on a full stomach you may not be able to get them. Swallow the tablets whole with half a glass of water. Do not use the solid pieces in the medicine pellets or in any other massaging effect.

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What is Refluxmeans stomach acid rises up to the lower Esophageal Reflux. Esophageal acid is produced by the stomach (‘reflux’) and travels down the esophagus into the stomach. It stays there and is there all the time.

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The symptoms of reflux are throat irritation (an acidic taste in the mouth), heartburn and a sour taste in the mouth.

Nexium 24 Hour Heartburn Relief Capsules 120mg

$$12.45

Nexium 24HR Capsules are for the heart health and release the active ingredient esomeprazole. Nexium works by reducing the amount of acid produced in the body, thereby helping to lower blood acid levels and helping to lower the chance of heart attack or stroke. Nexium works by reducing the amount of proton pump inhibitor (PPI) stomach acid is produced. This medicine helps to improve the balance of stomach acid in the body, which can improve symptoms like heartburn and heart rate. It is important to take Nexium 24HR capsules as prescribed to achieve the best results and reduce the risk of side effects.

Do not take Nexium 24HR Capsules:

• If you have recently taken any other prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medications, it is important to inform your doctor about any that you are taking or have recently taken including prescription, over-the-counter, anti-epileptic, asthma (excerine), and weight loss medications.
• It is recommended to take this medicine with food or milk if you have heavy or fatty meals in the day.
• It is not recommended to take this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. It is not recommended for use in children.
• It is not known if Nexium 24HR Capsules is safe and effective for use in children. It is not recommended for use in children under 18 years of age.

How to use Nexium 24HR Capsules:

• The recommended dose is one capsule every 24 hours as prescribed by your doctor.
• Swallow the capsule with a full glass of water as a whole, as long as your doctor has prescribed.
• If you are taking other prescription or over-the-counter (GSK) medications including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products, it is important to take it as directed by your doctor. Check with your doctor if you are not sure.
• If you are not sure, speak to you doctor about using Nexium 24HR Capsules only when needed the first time or every 3 months the first 2 weeks. If you experience persistent discomfort or difficulty using the capsules, it is recommended to consult your doctor. Be sure to tell your doctor if you have ever had any past medical conditions, or are taking any new medications.
• If you are not sure, talk to your doctor first.
• Before taking it, wash your hands with soap and water after taking it. It is recommended to wash your hands while using Nexium 24HR Capsules, unless they are bleeding and need to be treated with a medication.

Cautions:

• Do not take Nexium 24HR Capsules if you are allergic to any of its ingredients.
• It is not recommended to take this medicine if you are taking any of the following medications: alfuzosin, bupropion, cimetidine, dapsone, digoxin, lithium, medications for high blood pressure or kidney disease, lithium, medication for seizures, medications for high blood pressure and heart failure, over-the-counter (OTC) medications used to treat arthritis and tendonitis, paracetamol/acetic acid/formalin pain relief, oral corticosteroids, penicillin, NSAIDs, over the counter medications used to treat pain and inflammation, over-the-counter or prescription anti-inflammatory medications, muscle relaxant, or anticoagulant medicines.
• It is not recommended to take this medicine if you have chronic heart conditions, kidney or liver problems, heart disease, diabetes, or seizures.
• It is not advised to take this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to esomeprazole, other Nexium 24HR Capsules or esomeprazole. It may cause severe allergic reactions, including rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, and trouble sleeping.
• It is not recommended to take this medicine if you have been advised against sexual activity or if you have a strong personal or family history of erectile dysfunction.

Nexium Control 20mg Gastro-Resistant Tablets treats heartburn and acid reflux. They are suitable for short-term treatment of reflux symptoms (heartburn, acid regurgitation) in adults, aged 18 or over.

Caution: Do not use if you are allergic to esomeprazole or any of the ingredients of this medicine.

How to use:

Read the package leaflet before use

Take one tablet once a day. Do not exceed this dose

The tablets should be swallowed whole. Do not chew or crush the tablets

May take 2-3 days for full effect

If your symptoms worsen or do not improve after taking this medicine for 14 days in a row, contact your doctor.

Precautions

This is a medicine; Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition, are taking any other medication or complementary therapy, or if symptoms persist.

Seek advice before using if you are breast feeding, pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or suffer from allergies.

Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

Ingredients

Each gastro-resistant tablet contains 20 mg esomeprazole (as magnesium trihydrate). Contains sucrose.

Active ingredient(s):E

OTE of gamma-crystallizedceryprotein

Contains:4

Active Ingredients:10

Inactive Ingredients:1: Contains sucrose

Overdosage: Not available

Permanent allergic reaction:difficulty swallowing (difficulty having a heart rate increase)difficulty having a heart rate increase when taking this medicinedifficulty having a heart rate increase when taking this medicine without consulting your doctoroverdose–udden worsening of chest pain

Severe diarrhea:nauseaFrequentlySymptoms consistent with an anorectaleaturedflu-like symptoms (stomach pain, cramps, diarrhea) and nauseaUncommonfrequentlynauseaNot available

This is a medicine; Consult your doctor if you have co-existing medical conditions, take other medicines, or are breast feeding, planning to become pregnant, or suffer from any.

Severe allergic reaction:skin rash, blisters, or peeling skin rashskin rashblistersIncreased frequency of bowel movements (digocolsy):Severe stomach pain:stomach painFlu-like symptoms and nauseaIncreased risk of passing black stoolsFever

Check if (this medicine is excreted in your breast milk):Increased breast milk consumption:Breastfeeding: In comparison, breastmilk does not provide any information on whether patients absorb this medicine in their breastmilk.

Active ingredients:

OTE of gamma-galyl-n-acetyryl-glucosamide

(as magnesium trihydrate)

Partial contains:Prescription counter

How does Nexium Control Heartburn/ Acid Reflux?Nexium Control 20mg Gastro-Resistant Tablets treats heartburn/ Acid Reflux, a common acid related disorder in adults (aged 18 or over). Ask your doctor if you have questions about Nexium Control 20mg Gastro-Resistant Tablets.

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What is Gastro-Resistant Tablets?Eucalyptus-boosting tablets contain the active ingredients esomeprazole magnesium trihydrate and lysosuprose.

AstraZeneca's top-selling product, Nexium, is among the top-selling products in Europe. For example, AstraZeneca's Nexium is up by nearly 10% over its nearest rival, AstraZeneca's Prilosec, which has more than 1.3 million prescriptions. AstraZeneca has a 12% market share of Europe's top-selling drugs, up from 8% in 2005, while Prilosec's share of Europe's top-selling drugs rose 2% in 2007.

AstraZeneca has an estimated 10% market share of the top-selling drugs in Europe. AstraZeneca's Nexium, on the other hand, is up by nearly 10% over its nearest rival, AstraZeneca's Prilosec, which has more than 1.3 million prescriptions. The company has a 12% market share of Europe's top-selling drugs, up from 8% in 2005, while Prilosec's share of Europe's top-selling drugs rose 2% in 2007.

AstraZeneca's Nexium is up by nearly 10% over its nearest rival, AstraZeneca's Prilosec, which has more than 1.3 million prescriptions.

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AstraZeneca's Nexium is up by nearly 10% over its nearest rival, AstraZeneca's Prilosec, which has more than 1.