Hansium 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. Adults 1) Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) - Treatment of erosive reflux esophagitis: 40 mg once daily for 4 weeks - Maintenance therapy to prevent recurrence of esophagitis: 20 mg once daily - Treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms without esophagitis: 20 mg once daily - As needed, 1 dose of 20 mg once daily.

Children's dosage

Adolescents aged 12 and older - Treatment of erosive reflux esophagitis: 40 mg once daily for 4 weeks - Treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms without esophagitis: 20 mg once daily - Symptom relief.

This medication should not be used by patients who are allergic to specific ingredients or have experienced hypersensitivity reactions. Additionally, caution is needed when taken with certain antibiotics or antiviral drugs, as interactions may occur. It is advisable for nursing women to avoid this medication. Patients with heart disease or those who have experienced myocardial infarction in the past should use this medication with caution. This drug contains a coloring agent called Yellow No. 5, so caution is needed for those allergic to this ingredient. Various side effects such as headaches, dizziness, abdominal pain, diarrhea, skin rash may occur during the use of this medication, and if any abnormal symptoms arise, you should consult a doctor immediately. Regular tests, including blood tests, are required during prolonged use, and special caution should be taken if used for more than one year. This medication may suppress gastric acid secretion and increase the number of bacteria in the stomach, which may raise the risk of certain infections. Patients with osteoporosis or who are at high risk for fractures may have an increased fracture risk while taking this medication. Additionally, prolonged use may lead to hypomagnesemia, making it important to check magnesium levels regularly. This drug can interact with other medications; therefore, especially when taken with anticoagulants, anticonvulsants, antidepressants, consultation with a specialist is required. The safety of this medication has not been completely established during pregnancy, so it should be used cautiously after consulting a doctor if necessary. In case of overdose, as there is no specific antidote, appropriate treatment should be received according to symptoms, and it is important to keep this medication out of the reach of children.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, angioedema, anaphylactic reactions, shock, fever, severe hypomagnesemia, mental confusion, pancreatitis, jaundice, liver failure, encephalopathy, erythema multiforme, skin and mucous membrane syndrome (Stevens-Johnson syndrome), toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell syndrome), acute generalised exanthematous pustulosis, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS syndrome), interstitial nephritis, gynecomastia, Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea, severe.

Mild side effects

Headache, dizziness, paresthesia, drowsiness, taste disturbance, blurred vision, bronchospasm, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, abdominal distension, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, stomatitis, gastrointestinal candidiasis, increased liver enzymes, hepatitis, dermatitis, itching, rash, hair loss, photosensitivity, fractures, arthralgia, myalgia, muscle weakness, asthenia, increased sweating, Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea, allergic reactions, facial edema, facial flushing, fatigue, fever,

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a sealed container. It is best to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature to keep the drug's efficacy and safety.

Appearance

Light pink round film-coated tablets

Package unit

28 tablets/box [(14 tablets/PTP x 2)], 30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle