N 20 Pill — PURPLE OVAL, 14mm — Esomeprazole
| Imprint | N / 20 |
|---|---|
| Colour | PURPLE |
| Shape | OVAL |
| Size | 14 |
| Strength | ESOMEPRAZOLE MAGNESIUM 20 mg |
| Dosage form | Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Wyeth Consumer Healthcare LLC |
| NDC | 0573-2451 |
| Schedule | — |
| Availability | Over-the-counter |
| Ingredients | ESOMEPRAZOLE MAGNESIUM[ESOMEPRAZOLE] |
What does this imprint mean?
The imprint "N 20" is a code stamped or printed on the tablet or capsule by the manufacturer, used to identify the drug, its strength and the maker.
Active ingredient
Esomeprazole
Uses and warnings
No boxed warning. Contraindicated with "known hypersensitivity to substituted benzimidazoles or any component" and in patients receiving rilpivirine-containing products. Key warnings include risk that "symptomatic response does not preclude the presence of gastric malignancy," acute tubulointerstitial nephritis (discontinue if suspected), Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea, increased risk of bone fracture with long-term/high-dose use, severe cutaneous reactions (Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis), hypomagnesemia, and vitamin B-12 deficiency with prolonged use.
Indicated for: - Short-term treatment and healing of "erosive esophagitis (EE) in adults and pediatric patients 12 years to 17 years," with maintenance of healing in adults - Short-term treatment of heartburn and other symptoms associated with GERD - Reduction of risk of NSAID-associated gastric ulcer in at-risk patients - H. pylori eradication (combined with amoxicillin and clarithromycin) - Long-term treatment of pathological hypersecretory conditions, including Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
How to identify this pill
- • Check the imprint matches exactly: "N 20".
- • Confirm the colour (PURPLE) and shape (OVAL).
- • Compare the size (14) against a ruler if possible.
- • When in doubt, confirm with a pharmacist before taking any medication.
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Official references
Source: FDA Structured Product Label via NLM Pillbox archive (retired 2021); source file 14360867-4c81-4e33-b2ba-8c9b481fc6ab.xml