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How long should the syringe be shaken to disperse a Nexium 20 mg esomeprazole tablet for gastric-tube administration?

Name: How long should the syringe be shaken to disperse a Nexium 20 mg esomeprazole tablet for gastric-tube administration?
Published: 2026-11-08T14:17:43.577Z

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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For gastric-tube administration of a Nexium 20 mg esomeprazole tablet, immediately shake the prepared syringe for approximately 2 minutes to disperse the tablet.

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NEXIUM 20 mg TabletsAstraZeneca UK Limited · emc · SmPC §6.6 Special precautions for disposal and other handling · Version 19Document updated 12 December 2023

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