✅ Product Benefits

1. Potent & prolonged acid suppression
   As a PPI, Nexum inhibits gastric H⁺/K⁺-ATPase effectively, reducing acid secretion for up to 24 hours—offering superior control over omeprazole alone. 

2. MUPS delivery system for consistent absorption
   Multiple-Unit Pellet System enhances gastric emptying and absorption uniformity, minimizing dose irregularity or pellet aggregation. 

3. Convenient once-daily intake
   Take once daily, preferably on an empty stomach. Offers good blood-glucose stability and easier adherence. 

4. Broad clinical indications
   Effective for GERD (up to 40 mg/day × 4 weeks), maintenance dosing (20 mg/day), NSAID ulcer prevention (20 mg/day × 4–8 weeks), H. pylori eradication (20 mg × 2/day + antibiotics), and Zollinger‑Ellison syndrome (40–80 mg × 2/day). 

5. Minimal drug interactions & well tolerated
   No significant CYP inhibition; minimal interactions with warfarin, phenytoin, clarithromycin, etc. Most common mild side effects: headache, nausea, diarrhea, flatulence, constipation. 

6. Appropriate safety profile in special populations
   Use with caution in severe liver or renal impairment. Long-term use (>1 year) may slightly increase fracture risk in hip, spine, and wrist. Not recommended for children under 1 year. 

7. Affordable and widely available
   Priced around ৳14 per tablet (strip of 6 tablets costs approx ৳84); readily accessible in Bangladeshi pharmacies.