Omeprazole Magnesium Trihydrate 40 mg

Adult dosage

This medication should be swallowed with liquids 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. - Maintenance therapy to prevent recurrence of esophagitis: 20 mg once daily. - Treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms without esophagitis: 20 mg once daily; even after alleviating symptoms, continue 20 mg once daily.

Children's dosage

Adolescents aged 12 years and older 1. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) - Treatment of erosive reflux esophagitis : 40 mg once daily for 4 weeks. - Treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms without esophagitis : 1

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, patients who are allergic to this drug or any of its components, who have experienced hypersensitivity reactions, those with a history of allergic reactions to specific antibiotics, patients with a history of heart disease, and breastfeeding women should not take this medication. This drug can cause various side effects. Common gastrointestinal symptoms such as headache, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, and vomiting may occur; and rarely, blood disorders, skin rashes, liver function abnormalities, or neurological symptoms may appear. Additionally, severe allergic reactions or severe skin reactions may rarely occur, so immediate consultation with a physician is required if symptoms appear. Regular check-ups are necessary if this medication is taken for a long time. Long-term use may increase the risk of hypomagnesemia or fractures, so it is advisable to periodically check magnesium levels in the blood and undergo bone density tests. This drug can interact with other medications, so it is essential to inform your doctor or pharmacist of any other medications you are currently taking. Caution is especially needed when taken with anticoagulants, antibiotics, antivirals, and anticonvulsants. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, the safety of this medication has not been sufficiently confirmed; therefore, it is important to consult with healthcare professionals before taking it. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote; hence, it is crucial to receive appropriate treatment according to the symptoms. Store this medication out of reach of children and do not transfer it to another container.

Serious side effects

• Urticaria, angioedema, anaphylaxis reaction/shock.
• Jaundice and hepatitis, liver failure.
• Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell's syndrome), acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, DRESS syndrome.
• Severe headache, seizures.
• Difficulty breathing, exacerbation of asthma, bronchospasm.
• Severe swelling, peripheral edema, facial swelling.
• Increased blood pressure.
• Agranulocytosis, pancytopenia.
• Interstitial nephritis.
• Severe skin adverse reactions.

Mild side effects

• Blood and lymphatic system adverse reactions: leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, agranulocytosis, pancytopenia.
• Metabolic and nutritional adverse reactions: peripheral edema, hyponatremia, hypomagnesemia, hypocalcemia, hypokalemia.
• Psychiatric adverse reactions: insomnia, anxiety, confusion, depression, aggression, hallucinations.
• Nervous system adverse reactions: headache, dizziness, altered sensation, drowsiness, taste disorders.
• Visual adverse reactions: blurred vision.
• Auditory and vestibular system adverse reactions: dizziness.

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. The storage temperature should ideally be maintained between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. This will help maintain the medication's efficacy and ensure safe usage.

Appearance

Pink film-coated round tablets

Package unit

28 tablets/box [14 tablets/Alu-Alu X 2]