Nexium Tablet 20 mg (Esomeprazole Magnesium Trihydrate)

Adult dosage

This medication should be swallowed with liquids 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. - Long-term maintenance therapy to prevent recurrence in patients with esophagitis: administer 20 mg once daily. - Treatment of symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease without esophagitis: administer 20 mg once daily. - As needed

Children's dosage

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

This medication should not be used in patients with specific allergic reactions or hypersensitivity. In particular, patients who are allergic to benzimidazoles, penicillin antibiotics, or macrolide antibiotics should not be treated with this medication. Patients taking specific heart-related medications or antiviral drugs, those with a history of myocardial infarction, and breastfeeding women should also avoid this medication. This medication contains a dye called Yellow No. 5, so patients allergic to this ingredient should be cautious. Various side effects may occur during treatment, so if symptoms such as headache, dizziness, abdominal pain, skin rash, muscle pain, or blood abnormalities appear, immediate consultation with a doctor is necessary. In particular, electrolyte imbalances such as hypomagnesemia may occur, so regular blood tests are necessary during long-term use. This medication may increase the risk of bacterial infections in the gastrointestinal tract by suppressing gastric acid secretion, so patients should inform healthcare providers if symptoms like diarrhea or abdominal pain persist. Long-term use may increase the risk of fractures, so caution is required for patients at risk of osteoporosis. Due to potential interactions with other medications, patients should inform their doctor or pharmacist about any other medications they are currently taking, especially when using antibiotics, antiviral drugs, anticoagulants, or anticonvulsants. The safety of this medication during pregnancy has not been fully established, so it should be used with caution, and it should be avoided during breastfeeding. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so immediate treatment at a medical facility is necessary. This medication should be kept out of the reach of children, and it is advisable not to change the container.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, angioedema, anaphylactic reaction/shock, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell's syndrome), acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS syndrome), jaundice, hepatitis, liver failure, encephalopathy, cardiac arrhythmias (including QT prolongation, ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation, Torsades de pointes), severe edema, interstitial nephritis, severe

Mild side effects

• Leukopenia
• thrombocytopenia
• fever
• peripheral edema
• hyponatremia
• hypomagnesemia
• insomnia
• anxiety
• confusion
• depression

This medication must be stored in a tightly sealed container to avoid exposure to air or light. It is important to maintain the storage temperature between 1 degree Celsius and 30 degrees Celsius to ensure the effectiveness of the medication and safe usage.

Appearance

Pale pink rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

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