Yesome Tablet 20 mg (Esomeprazole Magnesium Trihydrate)

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 esophagitis: Administer 40 mg once daily for 4 weeks. If not treated or symptoms persist, an additional 4 weeks of treatment. - Long-term maintenance therapy for prevention of recurrence: Administer 20 mg once daily. - Symptomatic treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease without esophagitis: Administer once daily.

Children's dosage

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

This medication should not be administered to certain patients. Patients with a history of allergy or hypersensitivity to this drug or its components should not use it. Additionally, patients taking certain antibiotics or antiviral agents, nursing mothers, and patients with a history of myocardial infarction should not use this medication. This medication contains the dye Yellow No. 4, and patients allergic or sensitive to this ingredient should use it carefully. Various adverse reactions may occur with this medication. Gastrointestinal symptoms such as headaches, abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting are common, and occasionally neurological symptoms such as insomnia, dizziness, and mental confusion may also occur. Rarely, serious side effects such as blood abnormalities, liver function abnormalities, skin rashes, and myalgia have been reported. Particularly, hypomagnesemia may occur, so magnesium levels should be checked regularly if used for a long time. This medication suppresses stomach acid, which may slightly increase the risk of bacterial infections in the gastrointestinal tract. Additionally, long-term high-dose use may increase the risk of fractures, so caution is needed for patients with osteoporosis. This medication may interact with other drugs, so particularly when used in combination with anticoagulants, antibiotics, antiviral agents, and anticonvulsants, a consultation with a doctor is advised. Data regarding use during pregnancy is limited, so it should be administered cautiously to pregnant women, and it is recommended not to use this medication while breastfeeding. In cases of overdose, there is no specific antidote, and treatment should be symptomatic, as this medication is not removed by dialysis. Lastly, this medication should be kept out of reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers.

Serious side effects

• Urticaria
• severe swelling (angioedema)
• chest tightness
• difficulty breathing
• cold sweat
• paleness
• fever
• angioedema
• anaphylactic reactions/shock
• angioedema

Mild side effects

Headache, dizziness, paresthesia, drowsiness, taste disorders, blurred vision, bronchospasm, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, abdominal bloating, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, stomatitis, gastrointestinal candidiasis, dermatitis, itching, rash, hair loss, photosensitivity, arthralgia, myalgia, gynecomastia, weakness, increased sweating, Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea, allergic reactions, back pain, chest pain, retrosternal pain, facial swelling, facial flushing, fatigue, fever.

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture, at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. This helps maintain the medication's efficacy and safety.

Appearance

Pale pink round film-coated tablet

Package unit

28 tablets (14 tablets/PTP) x 2