Esomeprazole Magnesium Hydrate 20 mg (Esomeprazole Magnesium Dihydrate)

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 esophagitis: 40 mg once daily for 4 weeks. Extend for another 4 weeks if necessary. - Maintenance therapy for prevention of recurrence: 20 mg once daily. - Symptomatic treatment for gastroesophageal reflux disease without esophagitis: 20 mg once daily. If symptoms persist after 4 weeks, further consultation is needed.

Children's dosage

Adolescents over 12 years of age should take the same as adults. There is no experience in administering to children under 12 years of age.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, patients who have had an allergic reaction to this drug or any of its components, those allergic to penicillin antibiotics or macrolide antibiotics, patients taking certain heart-related medications, patients with a history of myocardial infarction, and breastfeeding women should not take this medication. This drug contains the dye Tartrazine, so patients with an allergy or hypersensitivity to this dye should use it cautiously. Caution is advised while taking this medication as various side effects may occur. Common side effects include headache, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, and vomiting, while rare but serious symptoms may include blood abnormalities, hypomagnesemia, confusion, skin rashes, and myalgia. Particularly, if myalgia or weakness occurs, it could be a serious muscle damage condition known as rhabdomyolysis, so immediate consultation with a doctor is advised. Long-term use of this medication may increase the risk of gastrointestinal bacterial infections and the risk of fractures, so patients at risk for osteoporosis require regular examinations. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult a doctor before using this medication, and it is advisable not to take it while breastfeeding. This medication has many drug interactions, so caution is needed when taking it with antibiotics, antiviral medications, anticoagulants, antiepileptics, etc. Always consult with a doctor or pharmacist regarding other medications being taken. In the case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so appropriate treatment should be administered based on symptoms, and keep this medication out of reach of children. Additionally, avoid transferring the medication to different containers to prevent quality degradation or risk of accidents.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, angioedema, anaphylaxis reaction/shock, severe hypomagnesemia, jaundice, hepatitis, hepatic failure, encephalopathy, skin and mucous membrane syndrome (Stevens-Johnson syndrome), toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell syndrome), acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS syndrome), interstitial nephritis, rhabdomyolysis, serious arrhythmia (QT prolongation, ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation, Torsades de Pointes)

Mild side effects

Headache, dizziness, drowsiness, taste disorders, blurred vision, dizziness, bronchospasm, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, abdominal distension, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, stomatitis, elevated liver enzymes, dermatitis, itching, rash, hair loss, photosensitivity, fractures, arthralgia, myalgia, gynecomastia, asthenia, increased sweating, Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea, facial swelling, facial flushing, fatigue, fever, influenza-like illness, general swelling, leg swelling,

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent air or moisture from entering. Additionally, it should be stored at room temperature between 1°C to 30°C. This will help maintain the medication's efficacy and safety.

Appearance

Pale pink, oblong film-coated tablet

Package unit

28 tablets/box [(14 tablets/Alu-Alu x 2)]