Esomeprazole Magnesium Trihydrate 40 mg Tablet

Adult dosage

This medication should be swallowed with liquids such as water and should not be chewed or crushed. 1) Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) - Treatment of erosive esophagitis: 40 mg once daily for 4 weeks. If symptoms do not resolve, an extension for another 4 weeks is possible. - Maintenance therapy for prevention of reflux esophagitis recurrence: 20 mg once daily. - Treatment of symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease without esophagitis: 20 mg once daily.

Children's dosage

Adolescents aged 12 years and older - Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) - Treatment of erosive esophagitis: 40 mg once daily for 4 weeks. If symptoms do not resolve, an extension for another 4 weeks is possible. - Treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms without esophagitis: 20 mg once daily.

This medication should not be administered to certain patients. Patients with hypersensitivity to this medication, its components, or benzimidazole derivatives should not use this medication. Furthermore, patients currently taking certain heart-related medications or antiviral agents, nursing mothers, or patients with a history of myocardial infarction should also refrain from using this medication. This medication can cause various adverse reactions, so caution is needed. Gastrointestinal symptoms such as headaches, abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting may occur frequently, and rarely blood abnormalities, skin rashes, and liver function abnormalities may develop. Electrolyte abnormalities such as hypomagnesemia or neuropsychiatric symptoms have also been reported, so if symptoms occur, consult a doctor immediately. If this medication is used for a long time, regular examinations are necessary, and if symptoms suggestive of malignant tumors appear, a precise diagnosis should be obtained first. Additionally, this medication inhibits gastric acid secretion, which may increase the risk of bacterial infection in the gastrointestinal tract, so if symptoms such as diarrhea persist, inform the medical staff. There are many drug interactions, so particularly if taking antibiotics, anticoagulants, antiviral agents, or anticonvulsants, consult a doctor or pharmacist. This medication may alter the blood concentration of certain drugs, increasing the risk of side effects, so caution is needed when co-administered. The safety of this medication during pregnancy has not been fully established, so it should be used only when necessary under the judgment of a physician, and it is advisable not to use this medication while nursing. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so treatment should be provided according to the symptoms, and it should be kept in a safe place out of the reach of children. Additionally, it is advisable not to transfer the medication to another container and to keep it in its original packaging.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, angioedema, anaphylactic reaction, shock, hypomagnesemia, angioedema, urticaria, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS syndrome), hepatitis, jaundice, liver failure, rigidity, arrhythmia, seizures, rhabdomyolysis, severe edema, increased blood pressure, dyspnea, asthma attacks, Clostridium

Mild side effects

Headache, dizziness, paresthesia, drowsiness, taste disturbance, blurred vision, bronchospasm, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, abdominal distension, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, stomatitis, gastrointestinal candidiasis, increased liver enzyme levels, dermatitis, itching, rash, hair loss, photosensitivity, fractures, arthralgia, myalgia, nephritis, gynecomastia, asthenia, increased sweating, Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea, allergic reactions, facial swelling, facial flushing, fatigue, rash

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. Additionally, it is best to store the medication at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C, rather than in excessively hot or cold places.

Appearance

Pink elongated film-coated tablet

Package unit

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