Pill identification — FDA label match
187 40 MG Pill — Esomeprazole Magnesium 40 mg (White, Capsule)
A white capsule with the imprint 187 40 MG matches the FDA label for Esomeprazole Magnesium 40 mg. Compare every detail below with your pill, and confirm with a pharmacist before relying on it.
| Imprint | 187 40 MG |
|---|---|
| Imprint parts | 187 · 40 · MG (the code is split across the pill — often one part per side) |
| Generic name | Esomeprazole Magnesium |
| Active ingredient(s) | Esomeprazole Magnesium 40 mg |
| Strength | 40 mg |
| Dosage form | Capsule, Delayed Release |
| Colour | White |
| Shape | Capsule |
| Size | 16 mm |
| Score | No score |
| Labeler | Remedyrepack Inc. |
| NDC examples | 70518-3850-0 |
What this medicine is
According to its FDA-approved label, Esomeprazole Magnesium is described as follows (reference information only — not advice about whether it is right for anyone):
Esomeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). Esomeprazole magnesium delayed-release capsules are indicated for the: Short-term treatment in the healing of erosive esophagitis (EE) in adults and pediatric patients 12 years to 17 years of age. ( 1.1 ) Maintenance of healing of EE in adults. ( 1.2 )...
Equivalent pills — same medicine, different imprint
The pills below contain the same active ingredient at the same strength (Esomeprazole Magnesium 40 mg). Different makers stamp their own codes, so equivalent pills often look completely different. This is factual label information — it is not a suggestion to substitute one product for another; only a pharmacist or prescriber can advise on that.
Frequently asked questions
What pill has the imprint 187 40 MG?
A white capsule with the imprint 187 40 MG matches the FDA label for Esomeprazole Magnesium 40 mg. Always compare the colour, shape and size as well — short imprints are shared by different medicines — and confirm with a pharmacist.
What does the 187 40 MG pill look like?
On its FDA label it is described as a white capsule, 16 mm, with a score recorded as: no score.
How can I be sure this identification is right?
Check every characteristic — imprint (both sides), colour, shape, size and score — against the pill in your hand. If all of them agree, the pill matches the FDA label shown here, but that is still not a guarantee: counterfeit pills copy real imprints. A pharmacist can confirm the identification in person, and you should never take a pill you are not certain about.
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Source: FDA label data via DailyMed/openFDA · Label set ID e6e1906f-60be-402f-97f4-6d7bea1a6c08 · Record extracted from the openFDA bulk export of October 29, 2026. Spotted an error? Report it — include the imprint and what looks wrong.