Esomeprazole Magnesium Trihydrate Tablets 20 mg

Adult dosage

This medicine should be swallowed with water or a liquid and should not be chewed or crushed. 1) Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) - Treatment of erosive esophagitis: 40 mg once a day for 4 weeks - Maintenance therapy for recurrence prevention: 20 mg once a day - Symptomatic treatment: 20 mg once a day, may be given as needed 2) Combination therapy for eradication of Helicobacter pylori: 20 mg twice a day for 7 days

Children's dosage

Adolescents over 12 years old - Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) - Treatment of erosive esophagitis: 40 mg once a day for 4 weeks - Symptomatic treatment: 20 mg once a day

This medicine should not be used in patients who have allergic reactions or hypersensitivity to specific ingredients. Care should be taken especially for those allergic to benzimidazole derivatives, penicillin antibiotics, and macrolide antibiotics. In addition, patients taking certain heart-related medications or antiviral agents, nursing mothers, and those with a history of myocardial infarction should avoid administration. This medicine contains the dye Yellow No. 5, so those allergic to this ingredient should use it cautiously. Various adverse reactions may occur during treatment, so if headaches, abdominal pain, skin rash, muscle pain, blood abnormalities, etc., arise, immediate consultation with healthcare professionals is necessary. Regular checks for side effects are important for long-term users. As this medicine suppresses gastric acid secretion, there may be a slight increase in the risk of bacterial infections in the stomach, so if diarrhea persists, inform healthcare professionals. Moreover, long-term use may increase the risk of fractures, so patients at risk of osteoporosis should be cautious. This medicine may interact with other drugs, so especially those taking blood thinners, antibiotics, antiviral agents, or antiepileptics should inform healthcare professionals. Its safety during pregnancy has not been completely established, hence it should be used cautiously during this period; it is better not to take it while breastfeeding. There is no specific antidote for overdose, and treatment should be provided according to symptoms, and it should be kept out of reach of children.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, angioedema, anaphylactic reaction/shock, fever, hypomagnesemia, mental confusion, jaundice, liver failure, dermatitis, rash, urticaria, erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS syndrome), rhabdomyolysis, myocardial infarction, deep vein thrombosis, QT prolongation, ventricular tachycardia, heart

Mild side effects

Headache, dizziness, sensory abnormalities, drowsiness, taste disturbance, blurred vision, dizziness, bronchospasm, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, abdominal distension, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, stomatitis, gastrointestinal candidiasis, increased liver enzymes, hepatitis, fractures, arthralgia, myalgia, nephritis, gynecomastia, asthenia, increased sweating, Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea, abdominal distension, allergic reactions, back pain, chest pain, sternal pain, facial swelling, facial flushing,

This medicine should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is preferable to keep it at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C, away from excessively hot or cold places.

Appearance

Pale pink round film-coated tablet

Package unit

28 tablets (14 tablets/Alu-Alu X 2)