herapeutic Indications Of Nexium 40mg Tablets GERD: is the backflow of acid from the stomach into the gullet (“food pipe”) which may become inflamed and painful. This may cause your symptoms such as a painful sensation in the chest rising to your throat (heartburn) and a sour taste in the mouth (acid regurgitation). Esophagitis: inflammation that may damage tissues of the esophagus, the muscular tube that delivers food from your mouth to your stomach. Esophagitis can cause painful, difficult swallowing and chest pain. Helicobacter Pylori Eradication by reducing its symptoms Gastric or Duodenal Ulcers Frequent Heartburn Method Of Administration Of Nexium 40mg Tablets To be taken as a whole tablet once daily before breakfast, unless another way is mentioned. Tablets should never be crushed Doses may be changed in special conditions so always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions. If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital straight away. If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it unless it is nearly time for your next dose. Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the forgotten dose.