Esomeprazole Magnesium 20 mg (Esomeprazole Magnesium Trihydrate)

Adult dosage

This medication must be swallowed whole 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. - Long-term maintenance therapy to prevent recurrence in patients with esophagitis: 20 mg once daily. - Symptomatic treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease without esophagitis: 20 mg once daily. - If necessary,

Children's dosage

Adolescents over 12 years - Treatment of erosive reflux esophagitis: 40 mg once daily for 4 weeks. - Symptomatic treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease without esophagitis: 20 mg once daily.

This medication should not be used in patients who are allergic or have experienced hypersensitivity to certain ingredients. Special caution is needed for those with hypersensitivity to benzimidazoles, penicillin, or macrolide antibiotics. It should not be administered to patients taking specific cardiovascular medications or those with a history of myocardial infarction, or to nursing mothers. This medication contains the dye tartrazine; patients allergic to this ingredient should use it cautiously. During usage, various side effects such as headache, dizziness, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and skin rashes may appear, and if symptoms persist or worsen, consulting a physician is necessary. Long-term use requires regular tests such as blood tests, and there may be increased risk of fractures or hypomagnesemia, so caution is needed. This drug can interact with other medications, so if you are taking any medications, you must inform your healthcare provider. Special care is needed when used in conjunction with antiviral agents, antibiotics, or anticoagulants due to potential changes in drug concentration and risk of side effects. During pregnancy, safety has not been fully established, so it should only be used cautiously when necessary, and it is advisable to avoid use during breastfeeding. In the case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, and since it is not removed by dialysis, appropriate treatment should be administered in a hospital immediately. Finally, keep this medication out of reach of children and do not transfer it to another container.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema, anaphylaxis reaction/shock, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, erythema multiforme (Stevens-Johnson syndrome), toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell syndrome), acute general exanthematous pustulosis, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS syndrome), microscopic colitis, jaundice, hepatitis, liver failure, interstitial nephritis, sudden and very severe headache,

Mild side effects

Headache, dizziness, drowsiness, taste disturbance, blurred vision, bronchospasm, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, abdominal distention, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, stomatitis, gastrointestinal candidiasis, increased liver enzymes, dermatitis, itching, rash, hair loss, photosensitivity, fractures, joint pain, muscle pain, muscle weakness, asthenia, increased sweating, Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea, allergic reactions, back pain, chest pain, substernal pain, facial swelling, facial flushing, fatigue,

This medication must be stored in a tightly sealed container to avoid exposure to air and moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1°C and 30°C room temperature.

Appearance

Pale pink rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

28 tablets (14 tablets/Alu-AluX2)