Vimovo 500mg/20mg 60s

• Naproxen belongs to a group of medicines called “Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs” (NSAIDs). It reduces pain and inflammation.
• Esomeprazole belongs to a group of medicines called “proton pump inhibitors”. It reduces the amount of acid in your stomach.
• Esomeprazole helps to reduce the risk of ulcers and stomach problems developing in patients who need to take NSAIDs.

VIMOVO is used in adults for the relief of symptoms of:

• Osteoarthritis.
• Rheumatoid arthritis.
• Ankylosing spondylitis.
• VIMOVO helps to reduce pain, swelling, redness and heat (inflammation).

Do not take VIMOVO if:

• You are allergic (hypersensitive) to naproxen.
• You are allergic to esomeprazole or other proton pump inhibitor medicines.
• You are allergic to any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in Section 6).
• You are taking a medicine called “atazanavir” or “nelfinavir” (used to treat HIV).
• If acetylsalicylic acid (e.g. aspirin), naproxen or other NSAIDS such as ibuprofen, diclofenac or COX-2 inhibitors (e.g. celecoxib, etoricoxib) have caused you to have asthma (wheeziness) or an allergic reaction such as itchiness or skin rash (urticaria).
• You are in the last 3 months of pregnancy.
• You have severe problems with your liver, kidney or heart.
• You have an ulcer in your stomach or gut.
• You have any bleeding disorder or serious and unexpected bleeding.

Do not take VIMOVO if any of the above apply to you. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking VIMOVO.