Esocid 40 mg Tablets (Esomeprazole Magnesium Trihydrate)

Adult dosage

This medication should be swallowed with liquid such as water and should not be chewed or crushed. 1) Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): - Treatment of erosive esophagitis: administer 40 mg once daily for 4 weeks; if not healed or symptoms persist, continue for another 4 weeks. - Long-term maintenance therapy for prevention of recurrence: administer 20 mg once daily. - Treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms without esophagitis: administer once daily.

Children's dosage

For adolescents aged 12 years and older, the same as adults applies. For the treatment of erosive esophagitis, administer 40 mg once daily for 4 weeks. For treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms without esophagitis, administer once daily.

This medication should not be administered to patients with a history of allergy or hypersensitivity to specific ingredients. It is also not safe for patients taking certain antibiotics or antivirals, those with a history of myocardial infarction, and nursing women. Various side effects may occur such as headache, abdominal pain, diarrhea, skin rash, and dizziness; if any abnormal symptoms arise, you should consult your doctor immediately. Regular blood tests and monitoring magnesium levels are important during long-term use, as there is a risk of increased fracture. This medication interacts with many other drugs, so you must inform your doctor or pharmacist of any medications you are currently taking. Its safety during pregnancy has not been fully established, so it should be used with caution, and it is recommended to avoid administration during breastfeeding. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, and appropriate treatment should be based on symptoms. Finally, this medication should be kept out of reach of children and not transferred to another container to help maintain its quality.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, angioedema, anaphylactic reactions, shock, hypomagnesemia, hypocalcemia, mental confusion, pancreatitis, jaundice, hepatitis, hepatic failure, encephalopathy, erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, eosinophilia with systemic symptoms drug reaction (DRESS syndrome), interstitial nephritis, Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea, severe headache, seizures, loss of consciousness.

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• sensory disturbances
• drowsiness
• taste disorder
• blurred vision
• bronchospasm
• abdominal pain
• constipation
• diarrhea

This medication must be stored in a tightly closed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture, and it should be kept at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius for safety. Proper storage helps to maintain the effectiveness of the medication and prevents deterioration.

Appearance

Pink circular film-coated tablets

Package unit

28 tablets (14 tablets/PTP × 2), 30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle