Omeprazole 20 mg (Esomeprazole Magnesium Trihydrate)

Adult dosage

This medication should be swallowed with fluids such as water and should not be chewed or crushed. 1) Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) - Treatment of erosive esophagitis: 40 mg once daily for 4 weeks. If not resolved or symptoms persist, an additional 4 weeks of treatment is required. - Maintenance therapy to prevent recurrence of esophagitis: 20 mg once daily. - Treatment of symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease without esophagitis: 20 mg once daily.

Children's dosage

Adolescents aged 12 and older - Treatment of erosive esophagitis: 40 mg once daily for 4 weeks. If not resolved or symptoms persist, an additional 4 weeks of treatment is required. - Treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms without esophagitis.

This medication should not be administered to certain patients. First, patients who are allergic to this drug or have a history of hypersensitivity reactions should not take it. Second, patients who have hypersensitivity to penicillin or macrolide antibiotics among the antibiotics combined for eradication of Helicobacter pylori should also avoid this medication. Third, patients taking certain heart-related medications, antiviral drugs, and breastfeeding women should not take this medication. This drug contains the pigment Yellow No. 5, so those with allergies or hypersensitivity to this component should use it cautiously. Various adverse reactions may occur during treatment. For instance, blood cell count reduction, allergic reactions, electrolyte imbalance, headache, dizziness, gastrointestinal symptoms, skin rash, muscle pain, etc., have been reported. Rarely, serious skin disorders or liver function impairment may also occur, so consult a doctor immediately if symptoms arise. This medication suppresses gastric acid secretion, which may promote bacterial growth in the gastrointestinal tract, slightly increasing the risk of infections such as diarrhea. Furthermore, long-term use may increase the risk of fractures, so patients at risk for osteoporosis require regular check-ups. This medication can interact with several drugs, so inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking other medications. Caution is especially needed when used with anticoagulants, antiviral drugs, certain antibiotics, and anticonvulsants. Its safety during pregnancy has not been fully established, so it should be administered cautiously under a doctor's judgment, and it is advisable that breastfeeding women do not take it. In case of overdose, no specific antidote exists, so appropriate treatment should be provided according to symptoms, and keep it out of the reach of children. It is important to avoid transferring the medication to another container as it may not be good for maintaining quality.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema, anaphylactic reaction, shock, severe allergic reactions with high fever, severe rash, blisters, skin peeling, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS syndrome), severe cutaneous adverse reactions, difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, dyspnea, laryngeal edema.

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container, protected from air and moisture, and kept at a temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. By storing it this way, the efficacy of the medication can be maintained for a longer period.

Appearance

Pale pink, round, film-coated tablets

Package unit

28 tablets/box [14 tablets/Alu-Alu X 2], 28 tablets/box [7 tablets/Alu-Alu X 4]