Eprasol Tablets 20 mg (Esomeprazole Magnesium Trihydrate)

Adult dosage

This medication should be swallowed with liquid such as water and 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, an additional 4 weeks of treatment. - Maintenance therapy for recurrence prevention: 20 mg once daily. - Symptomatic treatment without esophagitis: 20 mg once daily.

Children's dosage

Adolescents over 12 years: - Treatment of erosive reflux esophagitis: 40 mg once daily for 4 weeks; if symptoms persist, an additional 4 weeks of treatment. - Symptomatic treatment without esophagitis: 20 mg once daily.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, patients who are allergic or have experienced hypersensitivity reactions to this medication or its ingredients, as well as patients with allergies to penicillin or macrolide antibiotics should refrain from taking this medication. Furthermore, patients currently taking certain medications, such as terfenadine, cisapride, pimodivir, astemizole, atazanavir, nelfinavir, or rilpivirine-containing preparations should also avoid using this medication. Women who are nursing or patients with a history of myocardial infarction should not be administered this medication. This medication contains a dye called Yellow No. 5, so it should be used with caution in individuals with allergies or hypersensitivity to this component. When taking this medication, various side effects may occur, so caution is necessary. Commonly reported side effects include headache, abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting, while rare cases of blood disorders, liver function abnormalities, and severe skin reactions have been reported. Regular check-ups are necessary during prolonged use, and patients should consult their physician if symptoms change. This medication can interact with other drugs, especially when taken simultaneously with antiviral agents, anticoagulants, antibiotics, and anticonvulsants. If pregnant or nursing, it is essential to consult a doctor regarding the use of this medication. In case of overdose, since no specific antidote exists, immediate medical attention is required.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, angioedema, anaphylaxis/reaction/shock, severe rashes with fever, blisters, skin peeling, oral/ocular mucosal pain, erythema multiforme, systemic lupus erythematosus, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP), drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), shortness of breath, asthma attacks, bronchospasm, jaundice, liver failure, hepatitis, severe headache, seizures.

Mild side effects

Headache, dizziness, sensory disturbances, drowsiness, taste disturbances, blurred vision, vertigo, bronchospasm, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, abdominal bloating, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, stomatitis, gastrointestinal candidiasis, dermatitis, itching, rash, hair loss, photosensitivity, fractures, arthralgia, myalgia, muscle weakness, increased liver enzymes, hepatitis, asthenia, increased sweating, Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea, allergic reactions, back pain, chest pain.

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly closed container. It is important to maintain storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. Proper storage helps maintain the effectiveness of the medication.

Appearance

Pale pink, rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

14 tablets (7 tablets / PTP packaging x 2)