Esogen Tablet 20 mg (Esomeprazole Magnesium Hydrate)

Adult dosage

This medicine should be swallowed with liquids like 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, additional 4 weeks may be taken. - Long-term maintenance therapy to prevent recurrence in esophagitis patients: 20 mg once daily. - Symptom treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease without esophagitis:

Children's dosage

Adolescents over 12 years old - Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) Treatment of erosive esophagitis: 40 mg once daily for 4 weeks. If not resolved or symptoms persist, additional 4 weeks may be taken.

This medicine should not be used in certain patients. For example, patients who are allergic to this medicine or its components, or who have had hypersensitivity reactions to benzimidazoles, should not take this medicine. In addition, when used with amoxicillin or clarithromycin for the eradication of Helicobacter pylori, this medicine should not be administered if there is an allergy to these antibiotics. It is also safer for patients taking certain cardiovascular medications or antivirals, nursing mothers, and patients with a history of myocardial infarction not to use this medicine. While taking this medicine, various adverse reactions may occur, so caution is advised. Common gastrointestinal symptoms such as headache, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, and vomiting may occur. Rarely, blood-related issues or hypomagnesemia, hyponatremia, confusion, skin rash, hair loss, liver function abnormalities may occur, so if symptoms arise, immediate consultation with a doctor is necessary. Long-term use of this medication requires regular check-ups, especially if taken for more than one year, as the risk of hypomagnesemia or fractures may increase. Since this medicine decreases gastric acidity, the risk of bacterial infection in the gastrointestinal tract may slightly increase, and if diarrhea symptoms persist, this should be reported to a healthcare professional. Moreover, this medicine can interact with other drugs, so it is crucial to inform your doctor or pharmacist of any other medications being taken. Data regarding its use during pregnancy is limited, so caution is required when using it during pregnancy, and it is advisable not to take this medicine while breastfeeding. In cases of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so appropriate treatment should be administered according to the symptoms, and it should be kept out of the reach of children.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, angioedema, anaphylaxis, shock, hypomagnesemia, hepatitis, jaundice, hepatic failure, Stevens-Johnson syndrome (mucocutaneous reaction), toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell's syndrome), acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS syndrome), interstitial nephritis, Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea, myocardial infarction, deep vein thrombosis, QT prolongation, ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation, torsades de pointes.

Mild side effects

Headache, dizziness, paresthesia, drowsiness, taste disorder, blurred vision, bronchospasm, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, abdominal distension, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, stomatitis, increased liver enzymes, dermatitis, itching, rash, hair loss, photosensitivity, fractures, arthralgia, myalgia, myasthenia, interstitial nephritis, gynecomastia, fatigue, increased sweating, Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea, allergic reactions, back pain, chest pain, substernal pain, facial swelling,

This medicine should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is important to maintain the storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. This will help preserve the drug’s effectiveness for a longer time and ensure safe use.

Appearance

Pale pink round film-coated tablet

Package unit

28 tablets (14 tablets/PTP X 2)