Nexium 20 mg Tablets (Esomeprazole Magnesium Trihydrate)

Adult dosage

This medication should be swallowed with liquid such as water and not chewed or crushed. 1. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) - Treatment for erosive esophagitis: 40 mg once daily for 4 weeks. If symptoms persist or are not treated, continue for another 4 weeks. - Maintenance therapy to prevent recurrence: 20 mg once daily. - Symptomatic treatment for gastroesophageal reflux disease without esophagitis: 20 mg once daily

Children's dosage

Adolescents over 12 years of age - Treatment for erosive esophagitis: 40 mg once daily for 4 weeks. If symptoms persist or are not treated, continue for another 4 weeks. - Symptomatic treatment for gastroesophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

This medication should not be used in patients with allergic reactions or hypersensitivity to certain antibiotics. Especially, nursing women or patients with a history of heart disease should avoid administration. This medication contains lactose, so it is not suitable for patients with lactose intolerance. Rarely, a variety of side effects such as blood abnormalities, allergic reactions, neurological symptoms, gastrointestinal disorders may occur during use; if abnormal symptoms occur, consult a physician immediately. Regular check-ups are needed for long-term use, and monitoring of magnesium levels is particularly important. This medication may interact with other drugs; be sure to inform your doctor of any medications being taken. Safety during pregnancy has not been fully confirmed, so caution is needed, and it is advisable not to use it during breastfeeding. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so appropriate treatment should be administered according to symptoms. Keep out of reach of children and do not transfer to other containers.

Serious side effects

• Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), anaphylactic reaction/shock, angioedema, severe allergic reaction
• Severe rash with high fever, skin peeling (Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis), pain of mucous membranes in the mouth/eyes, erythema multiforme, mucous membrane syndrome, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS syndrome), severe skin adverse reactions
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

Mild side effects

Headache, insomnia, agitation, mental confusion, depression, aggression, hallucination, dizziness, altered perception, drowsiness, blurred vision, bronchospasm, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, abdominal distension, nausea and vomiting, dry mouth, stomatitis, gastrointestinal candidiasis, liver enzyme increase, dermatitis, itching, rash, alopecia, photosensitivity, fractures, arthralgia, myalgia, muscular weakness, interstitial nephritis, gynecomastia, asthenia, increased sweating, Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is preferable to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This will help maintain the effectiveness of the medication over time.

Appearance

For domestic use: round enteric-coated tablets in light pink; for export: round film-coated tablets in pink

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle