Esomeprazole Magnesium Trihydrate 20mg Tablets

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 gastroesophagitis: 40 mg once daily for 4 weeks. If it is ineffective or symptoms persist, an additional 4 weeks may be given. - Maintenance therapy to prevent recurrence of esophagitis: 20 mg once daily. - Symptomatic treatment for GERD without esophagitis: 1 daily.

Children's dosage

Adolescents over 12 years 1) Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) - Treatment of erosive gastroesophagitis: 40 mg once daily for 4 weeks. If symptoms persist or treatment is not effective, continue for an additional 4 weeks.

This medication should not be used in patients with hypersensitivity to certain components or benzimidazole derivatives. Patients with allergies to penicillin or macrolide antibiotics should be cautious. Patients taking certain heart-related medications or with a history of myocardial infarction should avoid using this medication. Nursing mothers should not take this medication. This medication contains a dye called Yellow No. 5, so individuals allergic to this component should use it with caution. Gastrointestinal symptoms such as headaches, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and nausea may occur during use, and in rare cases, abnormalities in blood or liver function may develop. Long-term use may cause electrolyte imbalances such as hypomagnesemia, so regular monitoring is necessary. This medication may interact with other drugs, so patients taking anticoagulants, antiviral drugs, or antibiotics should consult their physician. The safety of this medication during pregnancy has not been fully established, so it should be used with caution. There is no specific antidote in case of overdose; appropriate treatment should be given according to symptoms. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, and it is advisable not to transfer it to another container.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• severe swelling (edema)
• anaphylaxis reaction/shock
• angioedema
• severe rash with fever
• blisters
• peeling skin
• pain in oral/ocular mucosa
• severe skin adverse reactions
• bronchospasm

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture, and it should be kept at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This will help maintain the efficacy of the medication and ensure its safe use.

Appearance

Pale pink, round, film-coated tablet

Package unit

28 tablets (14 tablets/Alu-Alu × 2)