Esocid Tablet 20 mg (Esomeprazole Magnesium Trihydrate)

Adult dosage

This medication should be swallowed with liquid like water and should not be chewed or crushed. 1) Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) - Treatment of erosive reflux esophagitis: administer 40 mg once daily for 4 weeks. For patients with untreated esophagitis or persistent symptoms, continue for another 4 weeks. - Long-term maintenance therapy for preventing recurrence in esophagitis patients: 20 mg once daily - Treatment for gastroesophageal reflux disease without esophagitis symptoms: · 20 mg once daily. If symptoms are not controlled after 4 weeks, further consultation is required. · Once symptoms are alleviated, continuous symptoms can be controlled by administering 20 mg once daily. · In adults, 20 mg can be administered as needed once daily. It is not recommended for patients at high risk of gastric and duodenal ulcer due to continuous use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to take it as needed for symptom control.

Children's dosage

Adolescents aged 12 years and older - Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) Treatment of erosive reflux esophagitis: administer 40 mg once daily for 4 weeks If esophagitis is untreated or symptoms persist, extend for another 4 weeks

This medication should not be administered to certain patients. Firstly, it should not be used in patients who have had allergic reactions to this drug or its components. In addition, caution is needed when combining this medication with penicillin or macrolide antibiotics if there is an allergy to these drugs. Particularly, patients taking specific cardiac-related medications or antiviral agents such as atazanavir and nelfinavir should avoid this medication. Women who are breastfeeding should also not take this medication. Patients with heart diseases or a history of myocardial infarction should use caution when using this medication. This medication contains a dye called yellow No. 5, which should be used carefully in patients who are allergic or sensitive to this dye. Various adverse reactions may occur when taking this medication. Blood-related issues, allergic reactions, electrolyte imbalances, neurological symptoms, gastrointestinal problems, skin rashes, etc., have been reported. Electrolyte abnormalities like hypomagnesemia may occur with prolonged use, hence regular monitoring is necessary. Since this medication suppresses gastric acid secretion, it may slightly increase the risk of gastrointestinal infections. Moreover, prolonged high-dose administration may increase the risk of bone fractures, so caution is advised for osteoporosis patients. There are many interactions with other drugs during the use of this medication, so it is essential to consult a physician or pharmacist about the other medications being taken. Special caution is required when combined with medications affecting blood coagulation, antiviral agents, certain antibiotics, etc. Data on the safety of this medication during pregnancy is limited, so pregnant women should use it with caution, and it is recommended that breastfeeding women do not take this medication. In case of overdose, there are no specific antidotes, so appropriate treatment should be initiated according to the symptoms, and it should be stored out of reach of children. Moreover, transferring the medication to a different container could lead to accidents or quality deterioration, so caution should be taken.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (angioedema), anaphylaxis reaction/shock, angioedema, fever, severe rash with high fever, blistering, skin peeling, pain in oral/eye mucosa, mucocutaneous syndrome (Stevens-Johnson syndrome), toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell's syndrome), acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS syndrome), shortness of breath or difficulty breathing (including bronchospasm), jaundice,

Mild side effects

Headache, dizziness, paresthesia, drowsiness, taste disorder, blurred vision, bronchospasm, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, abdominal distension, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, stomatitis, gastrointestinal candidiasis, liver enzyme elevation, hepatitis, dermatitis, itching, rash, urticaria, hair loss, photosensitivity, fractures, arthralgia, myalgia, muscle weakness, allergy to clenbuterol, gynecomastia, fatigue, increased sweating, Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea, allergic reactions,

This medication can be sensitive to air and moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. The recommended storage temperature is room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees. This will help maintain the effectiveness and safety of the medication for a long time.

Appearance

Light pink round film-coated tablet

Package unit

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