How should I take Esomeprazole?
Take Esomeprazole at least one hour before meals or wait at least 2 hours after the time of your last meal before taking the drug. Be careful to swallow it whole. If you have trouble swallowing capsules, you can open the capsule and carefully pour the pellets onto one tablespoon of applesauce. The applesauce should not be hot. Mix in the pellets, then swallow the applesauce immediately, without chewing. For relief of symptoms, the usual dosage is one 20-milligram capsule daily for one month. If symptoms persist, your doctor may prescribe an additional month of therapy.
