MD ESPAR 40mg (Esomeprazole Magnesium Trihydrate)

Adult dosage

This medication must be taken whole with liquids like 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 symptoms persist or treatment is ineffective, take for an additional 4 weeks. - Long-term maintenance therapy to prevent recurrence in patients with esophagitis: 20 mg once daily. - Treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms without esophagitis.

Children's dosage

Adolescents aged 12 and over 1) Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) - Treatment of erosive reflux esophagitis: 40 mg once daily for 4 weeks. If symptoms persist or are untreated, an additional 4 weeks of treatment is required.

This medication should not be administered to patients with known allergies or hypersensitivity to specific components. Additionally, caution is necessary as allergic reactions may occur when used in combination with certain antibiotics. It should not be taken by women who are nursing or patients with a history of myocardial infarction. While taking this medication, various adverse reactions may occur, and patients should be attentive to their symptoms. In particular, side effects may arise from various body systems including blood, immune, nervous, gastrointestinal, liver, skin, musculoskeletal, etc. Regular monitoring is necessary for long-term use, and if symptoms change during treatment, consulting a healthcare professional is essential. This medication may interact with other drugs, so it is important to inform healthcare providers if taking any other medications. Particularly, caution is required when used concomitantly with antiviral agents, antibiotics, and anticoagulants. For those who are pregnant, safety data regarding this medication is limited, so it must be taken according to a physician's instructions. Nursing mothers should avoid taking this medication, and in case of overdose, immediate contact with a medical facility is necessary as there is no specific antidote available. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema, anaphylaxis, shock, hypomagnesemia, severe hypomagnesemia, hepatitis, jaundice, liver failure, encephalopathy, erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS syndrome), interstitial nephritis, Clostridium difficile infection-associated diarrhea, severe headache, seizures

Mild side effects

• Headache
• insomnia
• anxiety
• mental confusion
• depression
• aggression
• hallucination
• dizziness
• drowsiness
• taste disorder

This medication must be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. Additionally, it is important to store it in a cool room temperature, specifically between 1°C and 30°C, to maintain potency.

Appearance

Pink, oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

28T/Alu-Alu(14T/Alu-Alu*2)