Fama Esomeprazole Tablets 40 Milligrams (Esomeprazole Magnesium Hydrate)

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 reflux esophagitis: 40 mg once daily for 4 weeks. - Long-term maintenance therapy for preventing relapse in patients with esophagitis: 20 mg once daily. - Treatment of symptoms related to gastroesophageal reflux disease without esophagitis: 20 mg once daily. If symptoms are uncontrolled after 4 weeks, further medical treatment is necessary. Once symptoms are alleviated, persistent symptoms can be controlled with 20 mg once daily. In adults, 20 mg can be administered once daily as needed. It is not recommended to use as needed for continuous symptom control in patients at high risk of developing gastric and duodenal ulcers due to NSAID use.

Children's dosage

Adolescents aged 12 years and older - Treatment of erosive reflux esophagitis: 40 mg once daily for 4 weeks. - Treatment of symptoms related to gastroesophageal reflux disease without esophagitis: 20 mg once daily.

This medication should not be administered to certain patients. Individuals with allergies or hypersensitivity to this drug or its components should not take it. Additionally, caution is required when combined with penicillin or macrolide antibiotics for those with allergies. In particular, this drug should not be used in patients who are taking specific cardiac medications or have a history of myocardial infarction, or in breastfeeding women. Since this medication may cause various side effects, if symptoms such as headache, dizziness, abdominal pain, diarrhea, or skin rash occur while taking it, immediate contact with a healthcare professional is necessary. Long-term use of this medication may lead to decreased blood concentrations of magnesium, calcium, potassium, etc., so regular testing is required. This medication suppresses gastric acid secretion, which may increase the risk of gastrointestinal bacterial infections, making it important to notify healthcare professionals if diarrhea persists for a long period. There may be an increased risk of fractures with long-term use, so individuals at risk of osteoporosis are advised to undergo regular bone density tests. This medication may interact with other drugs, so it is important to inform your doctor or pharmacist of any current medications. Caution should be taken when using this medication during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and it is safer to avoid unless in special circumstances. In case of overdose, as there is no specific antidote, immediate medical treatment should be sought if symptoms appear. Store this medication in a tightly sealed container out of the reach of children to maintain its quality.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (including angioedema and facial swelling), anaphylaxis reaction/shock, angioedema, severe rash with fever, exfoliative skin conditions (including Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, and erythema multiforme), mucosal pain in the mouth/eyes, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath (including respiratory distress, asthma exacerbation, bronchospasm, laryngeal edema), yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), hepatitis, liver failure, interstitial nephritis, sudden and.

Mild side effects

• Headache
• insomnia
• anxiety
• mental confusion
• depression
• aggressiveness
• hallucinations
• dizziness
• altered perception
• drowsiness

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is advisable to maintain storage temperatures between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Pink oblong film-coated tablets

Package unit

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