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Imasol Tablet 20 mg (Esomeprazole Magnesium Trihydrate)

Imasol Tablet 20 mg (Esomeprazole Magnesium Trihydrate)

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Ingredient · strength
Esomeprazole Magnesium Trihydrate›21.69mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
(주)한국팜비오
Appearance
Light pink round film-coated tablet
Packaging
28 tablets (14 tablets/Alu-Alu X 2)
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201602905 · Approved 2016.05.24 · Insurance code 659901140

Summary

Main use
Treatment and prevention of gastroesophageal reflux disease (reflux esophagitis, etc.), treatment and prevention of Helicobacter pylori positive peptic ulcers, alleviation of gastrointestinal symptoms associated with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, etc.
Who uses it
Adults · Children
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 reflux esophagitis: Administer 40 mg once daily for 4 weeks - Possible extension of an additional 4 weeks after treatment of reflux esophagitis - Long-term maintenance therapy for prevention of relapse: 20 mg once daily - Symptomatic treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease without esophagitis: once daily,
Children's dosage
Adolescents aged 12 years and older 1) Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) - Treatment of reflux esophagitis: Administer 40 mg once daily for 4 weeks - If esophagitis is not treated or symptoms persist, extend for an additional 4 weeks.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
(주)한국팜비오

Efficacy & effects

Treatment and prevention of gastroesophageal reflux disease (reflux esophagitis, etc.), treatment and prevention of Helicobacter pylori positive peptic ulcers, alleviation of gastrointestinal symptoms associated with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, etc.

  • Gastroesophageal reflux disease
  • reflux esophagitis
  • esophagitis
  • duodenal ulcer
  • peptic ulcer
  • upper gastrointestinal pain
  • upper gastrointestinal discomfort
  • upper gastrointestinal burning sensation
  • gastric ulcer
  • duodenal ulcer
  • Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
  • rebleeding from gastric ulcer
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This medication is used for long-term maintenance therapy for the treatment and prevention of reflux esophagitis due to gastroesophageal reflux disease. It is also helpful in treating and preventing relapse of peptic ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori infection. It is effective in the treatment and prevention of gastric ulcers associated with symptoms of the upper gastrointestinal tract in patients receiving non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Furthermore, it is used for maintenance therapy to prevent rebleeding due to gastric ulcers or duodenal ulcers and in the treatment of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. It helps in the treatment and prevention of various gastrointestinal diseases, thereby improving the health of patients.

Dosage and Administration

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 reflux esophagitis: Administer 40 mg once daily for 4 weeks - Possible extension of an additional 4 weeks after treatment of reflux esophagitis - Long-term maintenance therapy for prevention of relapse: 20 mg once daily - Symptomatic treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease without esophagitis: once daily,

Children's dosage

Adolescents aged 12 years and older 1) Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) - Treatment of reflux esophagitis: Administer 40 mg once daily for 4 weeks - If esophagitis is not treated or symptoms persist, extend for an additional 4 weeks.

Precautions

This medication should not be administered to certain patients. For example, patients who have allergies or hypersensitivity to this medication or its components, patients who have hypersensitivity to certain antibiotics, patients taking specific heart-related medications, nursing women, and patients with a history of myocardial infarction should not take this medication. Additionally, this medication contains a dye called Tartrazine, so patients allergic to this component should use it with caution. When taking this medication, various adverse reactions may occur. Common symptoms include headache, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, and vomiting, while less common cases of blood disorders, hypersensitivity reactions, hypomagnesemia, psychiatric symptoms, skin rash, and muscle pain have been reported. If any adverse reactions are suspected, consult a doctor immediately. Long-term use of this medication may require regular examinations, and there may be an increased risk of gastrointestinal infections, so if diarrhea persists, patients should inform healthcare professionals. This medication may interact with other drugs, so particularly if patients are taking certain antibiotics, antiviral agents, anticoagulants, anticonvulsants, immunosuppressants, they must inform their doctor or pharmacist. During pregnancy, the safety of this medication has not been fully established, so pregnant women should use it with caution, and nursing women should avoid taking it. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so appropriate treatment should be provided based on symptoms, and this medication is not removed by dialysis. Finally, this medication should be kept out of the reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers for safety.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

Urticaria, angioedema, anaphylaxis, shock, hypomagnesemia (may induce severe hypocalcemia and hypokalemia), mental confusion, delusion, hallucination, fever, bronchospasm, jaundice, hepatitis, liver failure, encephalopathy, erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS

Mild side effects

Headache, dizziness, abnormal sensation, drowsiness, taste disorder, 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, muscle pain, muscle weakness, interstitial nephritis, gynecomastia, asthenia, increased sweating, Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea, abdominal bloating, allergic reactions,

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. By storing it this way, the efficacy and safety of the medication can be maintained for a long time.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Light pink round film-coated tablet

Package unit

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

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