Esogen Tablets 40 mg (Esomeprazole Magnesium Trihydrate)

Adult dosage

This medication must be swallowed with liquid such as water and should not be chewed or crushed. 1) Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) - Treatment of erosive reflux esophagitis: Administer 40 mg once daily for 4 weeks. - Long-term maintenance therapy to prevent recurrence of esophagitis: 20 mg once daily. - Treatment of symptoms in gastroesophageal reflux disease without esophagitis: 20 mg once daily. - If necessary, 20 mg once daily.

Children's dosage

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

This medication should not be used in patients with allergies to this drug or its components, those currently taking specific antibiotics or antivirals, as well as nursing mothers and patients with a history of myocardial infarction. While taking this medication, various side effects may occur, so if you experience symptoms such as headache, dizziness, abdominal pain, diarrhea, skin rash, or muscle pain, you should consult your doctor immediately. Regular tests such as blood tests or magnesium levels are necessary for long-term use, especially when taking it for more than one year, as the risk of side effects increases. This medication may interact with other drugs, so you must inform your doctor or pharmacist of any medications you are currently taking. Pregnant or nursing women should consult medical personnel before taking this medication. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so it is important to receive appropriate treatment based on symptoms. Store in a safe place out of reach of children, and keep in the original container to maintain quality.

Serious side effects

• Urticaria, angioedema, anaphylactic reaction, shock, severe allergic reaction.
• Severe hypomagnesemia.
• Jaundice, hepatitis, liver failure.
• Skin and mucous membrane syndrome (Stevens-Johnson syndrome), toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell syndrome), acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, drug reactions with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS syndrome), severe cutaneous adverse reactions.
• Severe edema.
• Interstitial nephritis.
• Severe edema or urination abnormalities.
• Severe skin abnormalities.

Mild side effects

• Leukopenia
• thrombocytopenia
• agranulocytosis
• pancytopenia
• fever
• peripheral edema
• hyponatremia
• hypomagnesemia
• insomnia
• anxiety

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is best to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This helps to maintain the effectiveness of the medication and prevent degradation.

Appearance

Pink round film-coated tablets

Package unit

28 tablets (14 tablets/PTP x 2)