DSO Tablet 40 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 the esophagitis is not resolved, continue for 4 more weeks. - Long-term maintenance therapy to prevent recurrences in patients with esophagitis: 20 mg once daily.

Children's dosage

Adolescents aged 12 years and older with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) should take 40 mg once daily for 4 weeks, for erosive reflux esophagitis treatment. As symptom control therapy, 20 mg once daily for 4 weeks.

This medication should not be administered to patients who have had allergic reactions to any of its components or who are hypersensitive to certain antibiotics. Various side effects may occur while taking this medication, and symptoms such as headaches, abdominal pain, and diarrhea are commonly reported. Rarely, serious side effects such as blood-related issues, skin rashes, and liver function abnormalities may occur, so it is important to consult a doctor immediately if any unusual symptoms arise. Long-term use of this medication requires regular check-ups, particularly if used for more than one year, including periodic checks of blood magnesium levels. This medication may interact with other drugs, so it is essential to inform your doctor or pharmacist about any other medications you are taking. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should consult a healthcare professional before taking this medication. In case of overdose, as there is no specific antidote, you should go to the hospital immediately for appropriate treatment. Keep this medication out of the reach of children and avoid transferring it to other containers.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema, anaphylaxis reaction/shock, severe allergic reactions, angioedema, severe hypomagnesemia, hepatitis, jaundice, liver failure, encephalopathy, mucocutaneous syndromes (Stevens-Johnson syndrome), toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell syndrome), acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS syndrome), Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea, rhabdomyolysis, severe skin adverse reactions

Mild side effects

Headache, dizziness, sensory disturbances, drowsiness, taste disorders, blurred vision, bronchospasm, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, abdominal distension, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, stomatitis, gastrointestinal candidiasis, increased liver enzymes, dermatitis, itching, rash, hair loss, photosensitivity, fractures, joint pain, muscle pain, interstitial nephritis, gynecomastia, weakness, increased sweating, Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea, abdominal distention, allergic reactions, back pain, chest pain, sternum pain

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture. It is important to maintain the storage temperature at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Pink rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

28 tablets (14 tablets/Alu-Alu x 2)