Nexium Tablets 40 mg (Esomeprazole Magnesium Hydrate)

Adult dosage

This drug should be swallowed with liquids such as water and must not be chewed or crushed. 1) Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) - Treatment of erosive reflux esophagitis: 40 mg once daily for 4 weeks. If esophagitis is not resolved or symptoms persist, continue for an additional 4 weeks. - Maintenance therapy to prevent recurrence of esophagitis: 20 mg once daily. - Treatment of symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease without esophagitis: 1.

Children's dosage

Adolescents 12 years and older - Treatment of erosive reflux esophagitis: administer 40 mg once daily for 4 weeks. If treatment is not effective or symptoms persist, continue taking for an additional 4 weeks. - Symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease without esophagitis.

This drug should not be used in patients with allergies to certain components or those who have had hypersensitivity reactions. It is also contraindicated in patients taking certain antibiotics or antivirals, those with a history of myocardial infarction, and nursing women. While taking this drug, various side effects may occur, so if any abnormal symptoms such as headache, dizziness, abdominal pain, skin rash, or muscle pain develop, consult a healthcare professional immediately. It is important to have regular check-ups to monitor health conditions during long-term use. This drug reduces stomach acid secretion to aid in the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases, but it may slightly increase the risk of stomach infections, so if diarrhea persists, inform a doctor. Patients at high risk of fractures or with osteoporosis should regularly check their bone health, and those using this drug long-term should monitor their blood magnesium levels as electrolyte imbalances like hypomagnesemia may occur. Additionally, this drug can interact with other drugs, so it's essential to inform your healthcare provider about any medications you are taking, especially in cases of anticoagulants, antiepileptics, some antibiotics, and antivirals. The safety of this drug has not been fully established during pregnancy, so pregnant women should consult a doctor before use, and nursing mothers are advised not to take this drug. In the case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so appropriate treatment should be received according to symptoms, and it should be stored out of the reach of children.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, angioedema, anaphylactic reaction/shock, severe allergic reactions, skin or eyes turning yellow (jaundice), hepatitis, liver failure, encephalopathy, sudden and severe headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, severe neurological symptoms, thrombocytopenia, agranulocytosis, pancytopenia, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell's syndrome), acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis.

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• abnormal sensation
• drowsiness
• taste disturbance
• blurred vision
• vertigo
• bronchospasm
• pancreatitis
• abdominal pain

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture and stored at a temperature between 1°C and 30°C room temperature. Proper storage helps maintain the drug's efficacy and prevents degradation.

Appearance

Pink, rectangular film-coated tablets

Package unit

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