NEXPRO FAST 20MG TABLET contains Esomeprazole which belongs to the group of medicines called Proton pump inhibitors. It is used for the management of Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) heartburn in adults and in adolescents above 12 years of age. NEXPRO FAST 20MG TABLET also helps in managing stomach ulcers or upper part of the gut (intestine) that are infected with Helicobacter pylori bacteria and Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) medicines in adults and in adolescents above 12 years of age. It is also used to manage Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (too much acid produced in the stomach caused by a growth in the pancreas).

GERD is a disease where acid from the stomach escapes into the tube which connects your throat to your stomach (oesophagus) causing pain and inflammation.

NEXPRO FAST 20MG TABLET is not recommended to be taken in patients with severe kidney and liver failure. NEXPRO FAST 20MG TABLET should be taken only if considered clearly necessary by your doctor in pregnant women. It is not recommended for use in breast-feeding women. Consult your doctor for advice before taking the medicine.

NEXPRO FAST 20MG TABLET is not recommended for children and adolescents aged less than 12 years. Consult your doctor for advice before taking the medicine.

The most common side effects of taking NEXPRO FAST 20MG TABLET are headache, diarrhoea, stomach pain, constipation, flatulence, nausea and vomiting. Contact your physician if any of the above symptoms worsens with time.