Esomeprazole Magnesium Trihydrate 20mg Tablets

Adult dosage

This medication must 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 - If esophagitis is not cured, an additional 4 weeks of treatment - Maintenance therapy to prevent recurrence: 20 mg once daily - Symptomatic treatment without esophagitis: 20 mg once daily, may be given as needed after symptom relief 2. Helicobacter

Children's dosage

Adolescents aged 12 years and older - Treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease - Erosive esophagitis: 40 mg once daily for 4 weeks - If not cured, an additional 4 weeks of treatment - Symptomatic treatment without esophagitis: once daily

This drug should not be used in certain patients. Patients who have a history of allergy or hypersensitivity to this drug, its ingredients, or similar classes of drugs should avoid taking it. Additionally, this medication should not be used by patients who are taking certain antibiotics or antiviral medications, as well as nursing women or patients with a history of heart disease. This drug contains a coloring agent called Yellow No. 5, so those allergic to this component should use it with caution. Various side effects may occur during use, including headaches, abdominal pain, diarrhea, skin rash, and muscle pain. Rarely, blood abnormalities, severe allergic reactions, impaired liver function, and neurological symptoms may occur, so if abnormal symptoms arise, consult a physician immediately. Regular examination is necessary for long-term use, especially if taken for more than one year, as there may be an increased risk of hypomagnesemia or fractures. This drug may interact with other medications, so if you are taking any other medications, you must inform your doctor or pharmacist, especially if combined with anticoagulants, antibiotics, antiviral drugs, or certain psychiatric medications, caution is needed. During pregnancy, safety has not been fully established, so it should be used with caution, and nursing women should refrain from taking this medication. In case of overdose, as there is no specific antidote, appropriate treatment should be provided based on the symptoms, and it should be kept out of reach of children. This medication should be taken strictly according to the doctor's instructions for the minimum dose and duration, and if any adverse reactions or changes in symptoms occur during treatment, medical staff should be consulted immediately.

Serious side effects

• Urticaria, angioedema, anaphylactic reactions/shock, severe allergic reactions
• Severe edema, facial edema
• Severe skin reactions: Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS syndrome)
• Liver abnormalities: jaundice, liver failure, hepatitis
• Severe neurological symptoms: confusion, seizures
• Respiratory issues: bronchospasm, dyspnea, asthma

Mild side effects

Headaches, dizziness, paresthesia, drowsiness, taste disturbances, blurred vision, bronchospasm, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, abdominal bloating, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, stomatitis, gastrointestinal candidiasis, increased liver enzymes, hepatitis, dermatitis, itching, rash, hair loss, photosensitivity, fractures, arthralgia, myalgia, muscle weakness, eczematous nephritis, gynecomastia, asthenia, increased sweating, Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea, allergic reactions, facial edema,

This drug should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1°C and 30°C. Storing it this way helps maintain the drug's effectiveness and safety.

Appearance

Pink round enteric-coated film tablet

Package unit

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