Esomeprazole
(Nexium®, Esomeprazole)
Available as tablets or capsules.
Gastro-Resistant Tablets, Gastro-Resistant Capsules
Available as soluble tablets?
No
Available as a liquid?
Yes - granules for oral suspension
Available as something for placing under your tongue?
No
Available as something for placing on your gum?
No
Available as granules?
Yes - Gastro-Resistant for oral suspension
Available as a patch for putting on your skin?
No
Available as an injection?
Yes
Available as nasal/oral spray?
No
Safe or appropriate to crush
Check individual product information. Most tablets are licensed to be dispersed in water and swallowed. Micro-granules/pellets must not not crushed/chewed. Most capsules are licensed to be opened and the contents mixed with water. Micro-granules/pellets must not not crushed/chewed. Alternatively the granules for suspension can be used.
Additional information for Healthcare Professionals+
Generic name
Esomeprazole
Usual formulation brand names
Nexium®
Is tablet/capsule specially coated?
Yes
Modified release
No
Film coated
No
Enteric coated
Yes
Sugar coated
No
Soluble tablet strength
-
Sublingual/buccal formulation strength
-
Granule strength
10mg
Transdermal patch strength
-
Injection strength
40mg powder for injection
Nasal/oral spray Strength
-
Available as a licensed liquid or special?
Yes - granules for oral suspension
Are specials or imports available?
Yes- suspension
Liquid strengths
10mg
Is the liquid medicine sugar free?
No
Licensed for administration via enteral tube
Yes - most brands of tablet, capsule and granule are licensed for administration via gastric tubes.
Advice on administration via enteral tube
Check individual product information. Administration instructions are different for each formulation. All formulations are recommended for administration via larger enteral tubes. For patients with fine-bore enteral tubes in place, consider switching to lansoprazole Fastabs® which are less likely to cause a blockage.
Notes
Granules should be dispersed in water and left to thicken before administration. Micro-granules contained within capsules and tablets must not be crushed.