Esowon Tablet 20 mg (Esomeprazole Magnesium Trihydrate)

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 reflux esophagitis: 40 mg once daily for 4 weeks. If unresolved or symptoms persist, an additional 4 weeks is warranted. - Maintenance therapy for prevention of recurrence: 20 mg once daily. - Symptomatic treatment for gastroesophageal reflux disease without esophagitis: once daily 20 mg.

Children's dosage

Adolescents over 12 years - Treatment of erosive reflux esophagitis: 40 mg once daily for 4 weeks. If not resolved or symptoms persist, an additional 4 weeks of treatment.

This drug should not be used in patients who have had allergic reactions to any of its components or the drug itself. Care must be taken as interactions may occur when taken in combination with certain antibiotics or antivirals. It is advisable for nursing women or patients with a history of myocardial infarction to avoid this medication. This drug contains the dye Yellow No. 5, so patients with allergic reactions to this component should use it cautiously. Various side effects such as headache, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and nausea may occur during use, so any unusual symptoms should be reported to a physician immediately. Regular check-ups are important to monitor physical condition during long-term use. Particularly, when used for more than one year, monitoring for electrolyte abnormalities such as hypomagnesemia through blood tests is necessary. As this medication decreases gastric acid secretion, it may increase the risk of bacterial infections in the stomach; therefore, inform a healthcare professional if diarrhea persists. There are many interactions with other medications, so it is essential to inform your doctor or pharmacist about any other medications being taken. Consult a healthcare professional before taking this medication during pregnancy or while nursing, and it is safest to avoid the medication during breastfeeding. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so adequate treatment and observation according to symptoms are required. Store this medication out of reach of children and avoid transferring it to other containers.

Serious side effects

• Urticaria, angioedema, anaphylaxis reaction/shock, severe allergic reactions
• Severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, skin and mucous membrane syndrome (Stevens-Johnson syndrome), toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell's syndrome), acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS syndrome)
• Hepatitis, liver failure with or without jaundice
• Sudden and severe headache, seizures

Mild side effects

Headache, dizziness, altered sensation, drowsiness, taste disorders, 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, epileptic nephritis, gynecomastia, 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. The recommended storage temperature is room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. This way, the effectiveness of the medication can be safely maintained.

Appearance

Pale pink oblong film-coated tablet

Package unit

28 tablets/box [7 tablets/Alu-Alu X 4]