Nexium Dosing for Stomach Ulcer Prevention
The recommended starting dose of
Nexium to reduce the risk of a stomach ulcer (gastric ulcer) associated with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (
NSAIDs) is
Nexium 20 mg or
Nexium 40 mg once a day for up to 6 months.
Nexium Dosage for H. Pylori Treatment
Treatment to kill
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) involves using two other drugs in addition to Nexium. This therapy is called "triple therapy." Triple therapy to kill
H. pylori involves taking Nexium 40 mg once a day, plus
amoxicillin 1,000 mg (twice daily) and
clarithromycin 500 mg (twice daily). All three medications are taken for ten days.
Nexium Dosage for Pathological Hypersecretory Conditions
The recommended Nexium dosage for pathological hypersecretory conditions (such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome) is 40 mg twice daily.
Nexium Dosing: Things to Remember
If you are unsure about anything related to Nexium or Nexium dosing, please talk to your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist. Also, do not stop taking Nexium without first discussing it with your healthcare provider.
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