Esogard tablet 20 mg (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: 40 mg taken once daily for 4 weeks. An additional 4 weeks may be taken if necessary. - Maintenance therapy to prevent recurrence of esophagitis: 20 mg taken once daily. - Symptomatic treatment of GERD without esophagitis: 20 mg taken once daily.

Children's dosage

Adolescents aged 12 years and older should be administered the same dosage as adults. There is no experience in administering this medication to children under 12 years of age.

This drug should not be used in patients with specific allergic reactions or hypersensitivity to certain antibiotics. It is especially safe for women who are breastfeeding or have a history of heart disease to avoid taking this medication. Various side effects such as headache, dizziness, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and skin rash may occur during treatment; if symptoms arise, consult your doctor immediately. Regular health screenings are necessary during long-term use of this medication, with a close watch on magnesium levels and fracture risks. As this drug can interact with other medications, inform your healthcare provider of any other medications being taken. The safety of this drug has not been fully established during pregnancy, so caution is needed, and it is best not to take while breastfeeding. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote; therefore, it is important to receive appropriate treatment based on symptoms. Keep out of reach of children and do not transfer to other containers.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema, anaphylaxis, shock, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, oral/ocular mucosal pain, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, DRESS syndrome, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities associated with cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), hepatitis, liver failure, nephritis, sudden and severe

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• paresthesia
• drowsiness
• insomnia
• anxiety
• mental confusion
• depression
• aggression
• hallucinations

Store this medication in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture, and keep it at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Maintaining proper storage temperature helps retain the drug's efficacy and ensures safe use.

Appearance

Pink round film-coated tablet

Package unit

28 tablets (14 tablets/AluAlu x 2)