Ometon S Tablets 40mg (Esomeprazole Magnesium Hydrate)

Adult dosage

This medication should be taken with liquids 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 esophagitis is not healed or symptoms persist, continue for an additional 4 weeks. - Long-term maintenance therapy for prevention of recurrence in patients with esophagitis: 20 mg once daily. - For patients without esophagitis:

Children's dosage

For adolescents aged 12 and older 1) Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) - Treatment of erosive reflux esophagitis: 40 mg once daily for 4 weeks. - Treatment of symptoms in gastroesophageal reflux disease without esophagitis:

This medication should not be used in patients with specific allergic reactions or those who have had past allergies to this medication or its components. It is also not recommended for patients currently taking certain antibiotics or antivirals, and for nursing mothers, to ensure safety. During treatment, various side effects may occur, including rare blood disorders, hypersensitivity reactions, neurological symptoms, and gastrointestinal disturbances. If any unusual symptoms arise, it is essential to consult a doctor immediately. Regular monitoring is required for patients on long-term therapy, especially in those taking it for more than one year, focusing on magnesium levels periodically. This medication may interact with other drugs; therefore, it's crucial to inform the healthcare provider or pharmacist about any medications being taken together. Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should discuss the use of this medication with healthcare professionals before taking it, and it is advisable not to take it while breastfeeding. In case of overdose, since there is no specific antidote, treatment should be symptomatic, and it must be kept out of reach of children.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, angioedema, anaphylactic reaction, shock, hypocalcemia and hypokalemia due to hypomagnesemia, anxiety, confusion, hallucination, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, agranulocytosis, pancytopenia, bronchospasm, pancreatitis, liver failure, encephalopathy, erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell's syndrome), acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, eosinophilia and systemic symptoms.

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• paresthesia
• drowsiness
• taste disturbance
• blurred vision
• bronchospasm
• abdominal pain
• constipation
• diarrhea

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture, and the storage temperature should be maintained between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. Proper storage will help preserve the effectiveness of the medication.

Appearance

Pink circular film-coated tablets

Package unit

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