Esbet 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 reflux esophagitis: administer 40 mg once a day for 4 weeks. - If esophagitis is untreated or symptoms persist, continue for an additional 4 weeks. - Maintenance therapy for preventing recurrence of esophagitis: 20 mg once a day. - Treatment of symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease without esophagitis: 20 mg once a day.

Children's dosage

Adolescents aged 12 years and older 1. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Treatment of erosive reflux esophagitis: take 40 mg once a day for 4 weeks. - If symptoms persist, continue for an additional 4 weeks. - Symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease without esophagitis: 20 mg once a day.

This medication should not be administered to patients with hypersensitivity to specific components or those who have experienced allergic reactions in the past. Particularly caution is required in patients allergic to penicillin or macrolide antibiotics when used in conjunction with this medication. Additionally, it may be risky when combined with certain cardiac medications or antivirals, so consultation with a physician is necessary. It is also advisable for breastfeeding women or patients with a history of heart disease not to use this medication. Caution is required if allergic to the dye component known as Yellow No. 5. This medication can cause various side effects, so if unusual symptoms such as headache, dizziness, dyspepsia, skin rash, or myalgia occur, medical personnel should be informed immediately. Regular blood tests or monitoring magnesium levels are important during long-term use. This medication reduces stomach acid, which may increase the risk of bacterial growth in the gastrointestinal tract, raising the risk of infections such as diarrhea. There may be an increased risk of fractures with extended use, so attention to bone health is advised. Due to numerous drug interactions, it is essential to inform about any medications currently being taken, particularly caution is necessary when combined with drugs affecting blood coagulation or antivirals. During pregnancy, safety has not been sufficiently established, so careful use according to a physician's direction is required. In cases of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so appropriate treatment must be provided based on symptoms, and it should be stored out of reach of children.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema, anaphylaxis reaction/shock, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell's syndrome), acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS syndrome), microscopic colitis, jaundice, hepatitis, liver failure, encephalopathy, fractures, interstitial nephritis, exacerbation of asthma, shortness of breath, rhabdomyolysis, systemic lupus erythematosus, cutaneous lupus erythematosus

Mild side effects

• Hematologic and lymphatic system adverse reactions: leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, agranulocytosis, pancytopenia
• Immune system adverse reactions: fever, angioedema
• Metabolism/nutritional adverse reactions: peripheral edema, hyponatremia, hypomagnesemia
• Nervous system adverse reactions: insomnia, anxiety, confusion, depression, aggressiveness, hallucinations
• Neurological adverse reactions: headache, dizziness, paresthesia, drowsiness, taste disturbance
• Visual adverse reactions: blurred vision
• Auditory and vestibular adverse reactions: dizziness

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is recommended to maintain a storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Pale pink, oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

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