Coprazole Tablet 20 mg (Esomeprazole Magnesium Trihydrate)

Adult dosage

This medication should be swallowed with liquids such as water and should not be chewed or crushed. 1) Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - For the treatment of erosive reflux esophagitis: 40 mg once daily for 4 weeks. - Maintenance therapy to prevent recurrence in patients with esophagitis: 20 mg once daily. - Symptomatic treatment in patients without esophagitis: 20 mg once daily. If symptoms persist after relief, an additional 20 mg once daily may be taken if necessary.

Children's dosage

Adolescents over 12 years: - Treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease, erosive reflux esophagitis: 40 mg once daily for 4 weeks. - Symptomatic treatment in patients without esophagitis: 20 mg once daily.

This medication should not be used by patients who have had allergic reactions to specific ingredients or benzimidazole derivatives. It should not be administered in cases of allergy to antibiotics such as amoxicillin or clarithromycin used together with this medication. Additionally, patients taking certain heart-related medications or with a history of myocardial infarction, as well as breastfeeding women, should not take this medication. This medication contains a dye called Yellow No. 5, and those who are allergic or hypersensitive to this component should use it cautiously. During use, it may rarely cause side effects such as decreased blood cell count, allergic reactions, hypomagnesemia, headaches, abdominal pain, skin rashes, etc., so if unusual symptoms occur, immediate consultation with a physician is required. Long-term use of this medication requires regular testing, especially if taken for more than a year, due to potential issues such as fracture risks or hypomagnesemia. This medication can reduce stomach acid, potentially increasing bacterial growth in the stomach, which may slightly increase the risk of infections such as diarrhea; thus, if diarrhea persists, it should be reported to a healthcare professional. When taken with other drugs, it may affect the absorption or effectiveness of those medications, especially when combined with antiviral agents, anticoagulants, antibiotics, etc., so it should be used according to a professional's guidance. During pregnancy, safety data is limited, so pregnant women must consult a physician before use, and it is advisable for breastfeeding women to avoid taking this medication. In cases of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so one should immediately visit a medical institution for appropriate treatment, and it should be kept out of the reach of children.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, angioedema, anaphylactic reaction, shock, hypomagnesemia, liver failure, encephalopathy, erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, Lyell's syndrome, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, eosinophilia with systemic symptoms, rhabdomyolysis, jaundice, systemic lupus erythematosus, cutaneous lupus erythematosus, severe allergic reactions, severe skin reactions, liver abnormalities, severe skin abnormalities

Mild side effects

• Headaches
• dizziness
• sensory abnormalities
• drowsiness
• taste disorders
• blurred vision
• bronchospasms
• abdominal pain
• constipation
• diarrhea

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. Additionally, it should be stored at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius, not in extremely hot or cold areas.

Appearance

Pale pink round film-coated tablet

Package unit

28 tablets - 14 tablets/Alu-Alu[X2], 28 tablets - 7 tablets/Alu-Alu[X4]