Cholecalciferol and folic acid and Esomeprazole Strontium

• Generic Name: cholecalciferol / folic acid
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Ortho D, Zolate, Ortho DF, Genicin Vita-D

Cholecalciferol is vitamin D3. Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium.

Folic acid is vitamin B9, or folate. Vitamin B9 helps your body produce and maintain new cells. Folic acid also helps prevent several types of birth defects when taken by pregnant women.

Cholecalciferol and folic acid is a combination medicine used in people who do not get enough of these vitamins in their diets to maintain adequate health.

Cholecalciferol and folic acid may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: esomeprazole
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Esomeprazole Strontium, Nexium, Nexium, NexIUM 24HR, Nexium IV

Esomeprazole Strontium is a proton pump inhibitor that decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach.

Esomeprazole Strontium is used to treat symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other conditions involving excessive stomach acid such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Esomeprazole Strontium is also used to promote healing of erosive esophagitis (damage to your esophagus caused by stomach acid).

Esomeprazole Strontium may also be given to prevent gastric ulcer caused by infection with Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), or by the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

Esomeprazole Strontium is not for immediate relief of heartburn symptoms.

Esomeprazole Strontium may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.