Esoditi Oral Disintegra Tablet 20mg (Esomeprazole Magnesium Trihydrate)

Adult dosage

This medication should be placed on the tongue and swallowed with saliva without chewing or crushing. 1) Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Treatment of erosive reflux esophagitis: 40 mg once daily for 4 weeks. If not resolved, extend treatment for another 4 weeks. - Maintenance therapy to prevent recurrence of esophagitis: 20 mg once daily. - Symptomatic treatment for GERD without esophagitis: 20 mg once daily. If symptoms persist after 4 weeks, further treatment is necessary.

Children's dosage

For adolescents aged 12 and older: - Treatment of erosive reflux esophagitis: 40 mg once daily for 4 weeks. If not resolved, extend treatment for another 4 weeks. - Symptomatic treatment without esophagitis: 20 mg once daily.

This medication should not be used in patients with specific allergic reactions or hypersensitivity. It should also not be administered if there is an allergy to certain antibiotics used in combination with this medication. Additionally, it is contraindicated for patients taking certain heart-related medications, breastfeeding women, and patients on specific antiviral medications. Various side effects such as a decrease in blood cell counts, allergic reactions, electrolyte imbalances, neurological and psychiatric symptoms, gastrointestinal disturbances, liver function abnormalities, skin rashes may occur while taking this medication, albeit rarely. Regular health check-ups are necessary during long-term use, and immediate consultation with a physician is required in the event of any changes in symptoms. This medication reduces stomach acid, which may increase the risk of certain bacterial infections, and long-term use may increase the risk of fractures, so caution is advised. This medication may not be suitable for patients with certain genetic diseases, and checking before taking it is essential. Due to many drug interactions, consultation with a doctor or pharmacist is required when taking this medication with others, especially with anticoagulants, antibiotics, antiviral agents, and anticonvulsants. During pregnancy, safety data for this medication is limited, so it should only be used based on a physician's judgment when absolutely necessary and it is recommended not to take it while breastfeeding. In case of overdose, specific antidotes are not available; recommended treatment is based on symptoms, and it should be kept out of reach of children. This medication should be stored in its original container, and transferring it to another container should be avoided.

Serious side effects

Angioedema, anaphylactic reaction/shock, urticaria, rarely angioedema, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, urticaria, very rarely hepatitis with or without jaundice, acute liver failure, acute liver abnormalities, severe edema, sudden and severe headache, seizure, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia.

Mild side effects

• Occasionally peripheral edema
• rarely hyponatremia
• very rarely hypomagnesemia
• occasionally insomnia
• rarely anxiety
• confusion
• depression
• very rarely aggression
• hallucination
• frequent headache

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air and moisture exposure, and it is recommended to store it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the efficacy of the medication over time.

Appearance

Round white tablet with gray spots

Package unit

28 tablets/box [7 tablets/PTP x 4]