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Suggest Remedies For Accidental Overdose Of Nexium

Posted on Sat, 13 Feb 2016

Question: I accidentally took two does of Nexium 40 mg within three hours. Is this a poison alert?

Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini (44 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Do not worry;that's not a poison alert....

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

No, do not worry. Nexium can be taken at the highest dosage of 160 mg/day. So, nothing worrisome as poison alert.

All the best!
Dr.Albana

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini (1 hour later)

Thank you.

Should I skip my evening dose?

Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Yes,for today, you can skip your evening dose;tomorrow start as normally...

Detailed Answer:
Hi back,

You're most welcome.

Yes, if your doctor prescribed Nexium 40 mg twice daily, then, you can skip your evening dose. From tomorrow, you should take Nexium as prescribed by your doctor.

All the best!
If no more query, please do not forget to close this discussion!
Dr.Albana

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar