Samsung Esomeprazole Tablet 40mg (Esomeprazole Magnesium Trihydrate)

Adult dosage

This medication should be swallowed with liquids 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. - If not treated or symptoms persist, continue for an additional 4 weeks. - Maintenance therapy for prevention of recurrence: 20 mg once daily. - Symptomatic treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease without esophagitis: 20 mg once daily.

Children's dosage

Adolescents aged 12 years and older - Treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease - Treatment of erosive reflux esophagitis: administer 40 mg once daily for 4 weeks - If not treated or symptoms persist, continue for an additional 4 weeks -

This medication should not be used by patients who are allergic to certain ingredients or benzimidazole derivatives. Caution is also required in patients with allergies to penicillin or macrolide antibiotics, especially when used in combination treatment for eradication of Helicobacter pylori. Patients with a history of myocardial infarction or who are breastfeeding should preferably not take this medication. This medication may cause various adverse reactions; therefore, if symptoms such as headache, dizziness, abdominal pain, diarrhea, skin rash, muscle pain, etc. occur, it is imperative to consult a physician immediately. Regular testing is necessary as prolonged use can lead to electrolyte imbalances, such as hypomagnesemia. Especially, if taken for more than 1 year, the risk of bone fractures may increase, so periodic monitoring is recommended for patients at risk of osteoporosis. Furthermore, this medication may interact with other drugs. It is important to follow the physician's directions when taken with warfarin, digoxin, methotrexate, antiviral agents, etc. Caution is advised during pregnancy, and it is safest not to take this medication while breastfeeding. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so appropriate treatment should be received according to the symptoms, and it should be kept out of reach of children. Lastly, care should be taken to avoid long-term or excessive use of this medication, and if there are changes in symptoms, medical guidance must be sought.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, angioedema, anaphylaxis, shock, hypomagnesemia, hypocalcemia, hypokalemia, mental confusion, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, jaundice, hepatitis, liver failure, encephalopathy, mucocutaneous syndrome (Stevens-Johnson syndrome), toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell syndrome), acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, eosinophilia with systemic symptom drug reaction (DRESS syndrome), interstitial nephritis, clostridium.

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• insomnia
• anxiety
• mental confusion
• depression
• aggression
• hallucinations
• taste disturbances
• blurred vision

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air or moisture, and it is recommended to be kept at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way can help maintain the medication's effectiveness for a longer period.

Appearance

Pink round film-coated tablet

Package unit

28 tablets/box [14 tablets/Alu-Alu×2]