Exozole Tablet 40 mg (Esomeprazole Magnesium Trihydrate)

Adult dosage

This medication should be swallowed with liquid, without chewing or crushing. 1. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) - Treatment of erosive esophagitis: 40 mg once daily for 4 weeks - If erosive esophagitis is unresolved or symptoms persist, an additional 4 weeks of treatment - Maintenance therapy to prevent the recurrence of esophagitis: 20 mg once daily - Symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease without esophagitis.

Children's dosage

Adolescents aged 12 and older - Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) - Treatment of erosive esophagitis: 40 mg once daily for 4 weeks - If not resolved or persistent, additional 4 weeks of treatment.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, individuals who are allergic to this medication or its components, or those with hypersensitivity to certain antibiotics should not take it. Moreover, those currently taking specific heart-related medications or with a history of myocardial infarction, as well as breastfeeding individuals, should not use this medication. Various side effects may occur while taking this medication. Gastrointestinal symptoms such as headache, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and nausea, as well as skin rashes, itching, and in rare cases severe allergic reactions or blood abnormalities might occur. Additionally, there have been reports of hypomagnesemia, liver dysfunction, and muscle pain, so if symptoms appear, consult a doctor immediately. Regular check-ups are necessary for long-term use of this medication, and if symptoms suggest malignancy, it is essential to confirm malignancy before use. This medication lowers gastric acidity and may increase the risk of bacterial infection in the gastrointestinal tract, so if diarrhea persists, consult healthcare professionals. This medication has many interactions with other drugs; therefore, caution is needed when co-administered with antivirals, antibiotics, anticoagulants, and antidepressants. If you are taking other medications, you must inform your healthcare provider, as drug interactions could alter effectiveness or increase the risk of side effects. Pregnant or breastfeeding women must consult a doctor before using this medication, and it is safer for breastfeeding individuals to avoid using this drug. In the case of overdose, there are no specific antidotes, so adequate treatment should be based on symptoms, and it is important to keep it out of reach of children.

Serious side effects

• Hives, angioedema, anaphylactic reactions/shock, severe allergic reactions
• Angioedema, hives, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, acute generalized pustular exanthema, DRESS syndrome, severe skin adverse reactions.
• Jaundice, hepatitis, liver failure, encephalopathy.
• Severe edema.
• Difficulty breathing, bronchospasm, respiratory distress, asthma attacks.
• No severe neurological symptoms.
• No symptoms related to decreased urine output.
• Sudden and very severe.

Mild side effects

• Fever
• peripheral edema
• insomnia
• anxiety
• mental confusion
• depression
• aggression
• hallucinations
• headache
• dizziness

Store this medication in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is best to maintain a room temperature of between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the effectiveness of the medication for a long time.

Appearance

Pink round film-coated tablet

Package unit

14 tablets/blister X 2