Esomeprazole Magnesium Trihydrate 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 reflux esophagitis: 40 mg once daily for 4 weeks. If symptoms persist or are not resolved, continue for another 4 weeks. - Long-term maintenance therapy to prevent recurrence: 20 mg once daily. - Treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms without esophagitis: Once daily,

Children's dosage

Adolescents aged 12 and above - Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) · Treatment of erosive reflux esophagitis: 40 mg once daily for 4 weeks; if symptoms persist, continue for another 4 weeks.

This medication should not be administered to certain patients. For example, patients who are allergic to this drug or its components or have experienced hypersensitivity reactions should not take this medication. Additionally, patients currently on certain antibiotics or medications should take caution as side effects or interactions may occur when combined with this medication. Nursing women should also avoid taking this medication, and patients with heart-related diseases or a history of myocardial infarction should avoid it. This medication may cause various adverse reactions, ranging from common symptoms like headaches, abdominal pain, diarrhea, skin rashes, and muscle pain, to rare but serious allergic reactions, liver dysfunction, and blood abnormalities. Regular testing is required for long-term use, and it is essential to consult a physician if there are changes in symptoms. This medication inhibits gastric acid secretion, which may increase the risk of bacterial overgrowth in the gastrointestinal tract; thus, if symptoms like diarrhea persist, notify healthcare professionals. Long-term use at high doses may increase the risk of fractures, so patients at risk of osteoporosis should be cautious. Additionally, this medication can lower blood magnesium levels, so routine testing of magnesium levels is necessary for long-term users. This medicine can interact with various drugs, so if taking other medications, inform healthcare providers, especially when combining with anticoagulants, antibiotics, antiviral medications, anticonvulsants, etc. During pregnancy, the safety of this medication has not been fully established, so it should only be taken under medical supervision if absolutely necessary, and should be avoided during breastfeeding. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so seek immediate medical attention and keep out of reach of children. Care should be taken as transferring the medication to other containers may result in quality degradation or accidents.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema, anaphylaxis, shock, severe hypomagnesemia, hepatitis, liver failure, jaundice, skin and mucosal syndrome (Stevens-Johnson syndrome), toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell syndrome), acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS syndrome), rhabdomyolysis, severe skin adverse reactions, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, increased blood pressure, myocardial infarction and

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• sensory disturbances
• drowsiness
• taste disorders
• blurred vision
• bronchospasm
• abdominal pain
• constipation
• diarrhea

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture, at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage maintains the efficacy of the medication and prevents deterioration.

Appearance

Pale pink round film-coated tablet

Package unit

28 tablets/box [(7 tablets/PTP x 4)]