Magnesium sulfate Oral, Topical application, Route Not Applicable and Nexium Capsules

• Generic Name: magnesium sulfate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Epsom Salt

Magnesium sulfate is used for short-term relief of constipation. It is also used as a soaking solution to relieve minor sprains, bruises, muscle aches or discomfort, joint stiffness or soreness, and tired feet. Magnesium sulfate is a laxative and soaking solution.

Magnesium sulfate is available without a prescription.

• Generic Name: esomeprazole
• Dosage Forms: injection, capsule, delayed release; granule, delayed release
• Other Brand Names: Nexium, Esomeprazole Strontium, Nexium, NexIUM 24HR, Nexium IV

Nexium (esomeprazole magnesium) is a proton pump inhibitor that decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach.

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

Nexium 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).

Nexium is not for immediate relief of heartburn symptoms.