Esomeprazole Magnesium Trihydrate 20mg

Adult dosage

This medication should 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 not treated or symptoms persist, take for another 4 weeks - Maintenance therapy to prevent recurrence of esophagitis: 20 mg once daily - Treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms without esophagitis: once daily, 20 mg

Children's dosage

Adolescents aged 12 and older - Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) - Treatment of erosive reflux esophagitis: 40 mg once daily for 4 weeks - If not treated or symptoms persist, take for another 4 weeks

This medication should not be used in patients who are allergic to specific components or have experienced hypersensitivity reactions. Patients currently taking certain antibiotics or antivirals, those with a history of cardiovascular disease or myocardial infarction, and nursing women should avoid this medication. This medication contains a pigment called Yellow No. 5; users should be cautious if they are allergic to this component. During treatment, gastrointestinal symptoms such as headaches, abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting may occur, as well as rare skin reactions such as rashes, itching, or hair loss. Electrolyte abnormalities such as hypomagnesemia, hypocalcemia, and hypokalemia may also occur, so regular blood tests are necessary during long-term use. This medication inhibits stomach acid production and changes the gastric environment, increasing the risk of gastrointestinal infections with prolonged use. Particularly, if taken continuously for more than a year, there may be an increased risk of fractures, so patients at risk of osteoporosis should consult their healthcare provider before taking this medication. This medication may interact with various drugs, so if you are taking other medications, be sure to inform your doctor or pharmacist. Safety data regarding use during pregnancy is limited, so pregnant women should use it cautiously, and it is advisable for nursing women not to take this medication. In the case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so appropriate treatment should be given according to symptoms, and it is important to store it out of reach of children.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, angioedema, anaphylactic reactions, shock, microscopic colitis, jaundice, liver failure, encephalopathy, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell's syndrome), acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS syndrome), agranulocytosis, pancytopenia, leukopenia, interstitial nephritis, Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea, severe allergic reactions,

Mild side effects

Headache, dizziness, sensory abnormalities, drowsiness, taste disturbance, blurred vision, vertigo, bronchospasm, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, abdominal bloating, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, stomatitis, gastrointestinal candidiasis, increased liver enzymes, hepatitis, dermatitis, itching, rash, hair loss, photosensitivity, fractures, arthralgia, myalgia, interstitial nephritis, gynecomastia, weakness, increased sweating, Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea, abdominal distention, allergies

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture. The appropriate storage temperature is between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius, and it is recommended to avoid extremely hot or cold locations.

Appearance

Pale pink, round, film-coated tablet

Package unit

Box - 28 tablets/box [14 tablets/PTP x 2], Bottle - 30 tablets/bottle, Bottle - 300 tablets/bottle