OMPS Tablet 20 mg (Esomeprazole Magnesium Trihydrate)

Adult dosage

This medicine must be swallowed with liquid such as water and should not be chewed or crushed. 1. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) - Treatment of erosive reflux esophagitis: 40 mg once daily for 4 weeks. - If esophagitis remains untreated or symptoms persist, continue for an additional 4 weeks. - Long-term maintenance therapy to prevent recurrence in patients with esophagitis: 20 mg once daily. - In patients without esophagitis

Children's dosage

Adolescents aged 12 years and older - Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) - Treatment of erosive reflux esophagitis: 40 mg once daily for 4 weeks. - If esophagitis is untreated or symptoms continue

This drug should not be administered to patients with known hypersensitivity to specific ingredients or benzimidazole derivatives. Patients with allergies to penicillin or macrolide antibiotics should be cautious. Interaction with antibiotics used in the eradication of Helicobacter pylori infection should be considered. It is safer for breastfeeding women not to take this medicine. Rare adverse effects such as blood abnormalities, allergic reactions, neurological symptoms, gastrointestinal issues, liver dysfunction, skin rashes may occur during treatment, so if any abnormal symptoms appear, consult a doctor immediately. Regular check-ups to monitor for adverse effects during long-term use are important. This medicine can interact with other drugs; therefore, consultation with a specialist is needed, especially when used with anticoagulants, anticonvulsants, antidepressants, and antiviral drugs. In pregnancy, consult a doctor before using this drug, and it should be avoided while breastfeeding. In case of overdose, as there is no specific antidote, seek immediate medical attention for proper treatment. Keep this medication out of reach of children, and avoid transferring it to other containers.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, angioedema, anaphylaxis, shock, severe hypomagnesemia, hepatitis, jaundice, liver failure, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, Lyell syndrome, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms, erythema multiforme, seizures, interstitial nephritis, Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea, severe swelling, hypertension, deep vein thrombosis, QT prolongation, ventricular tachycardia,

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• paresthesia
• drowsiness
• taste disturbances
• blurred vision
• bronchospasm
• abdominal pain
• constipation
• diarrhea

This medicine should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect from air and moisture. It is important to maintain room temperature between 1°C and 30°C.

Appearance

Pale pink, oblong, film-coated tablet

Package unit

28 tablets (7 tablets/PTP x 4)