Esomeprazole Magnesium 40 mg Tablets

Adult dosage

This medication should be swallowed with liquid, and it must not be chewed or crushed. 1. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) - Treatment of erosive esophagitis: 40 mg once daily for 4 weeks. - Maintenance therapy to prevent recurrence of esophagitis: 20 mg once daily. - Treatment of symptoms associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease without esophagitis: 20 mg once daily as needed. 2. For eradication of Helicobacter pylori.

Children's dosage

Children aged 12 and older 1. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) - Treatment of erosive esophagitis: 40 mg once daily for 4 weeks. - Treatment of symptoms without esophagitis: 20 mg once daily.

This drug should not be administered to certain patients. For example, patients with hypersensitivity to this drug or any of its components, or a history of hypersensitivity to benzimidazoles should not use it. Additionally, patients with hypersensitivity to penicillin antibiotics or macrolide antibiotics, patients taking specific cardiovascular medications, nursing mothers, patients with a history of myocardial infarction, and patients taking specific antiviral medications should not take this drug. There may be various adverse reactions while taking this medication, so caution is needed. Commonly reported reactions may include headache, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, and vomiting, while rare reactions can include blood abnormalities, hypersensitivity reactions, hypomagnesemia, mental changes, skin rashes, and liver function abnormalities. Regular check-ups are necessary for long-term use of this drug, and in case of symptoms suggesting malignancy, consulting a doctor is essential. This medication suppresses gastric acid secretion, which may slightly increase the risk of bacterial infections in the gastrointestinal tract; therefore, if diarrhea persists, it is important to consult a medical professional immediately. Long-term use may increase the risk of osteoporosis-related fractures, so proper monitoring is needed for patients at risk of osteoporosis. Furthermore, this medication has many drug interactions, so caution is required when used in conjunction with other medications. Especially when taken with blood thinners, antibiotics, antiviral medications, and anticonvulsants, physician's guidance should be followed. Data regarding the safety of this drug during pregnancy is limited; therefore, pregnant women should use it cautiously, and it is recommended that nursing women avoid this medication. In case of overdose, there are no specific antidotes, so treatment should be symptomatic, and it should be stored in a safe place out of reach of children.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, angioedema, anaphylaxis, shock, hypomagnesemia, mental confusion, jaundice, hepatitis, liver failure, encephalopathy, mucocutaneous syndrome, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, Lyell's syndrome, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, drug reactions with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms, erythema multiforme, interstitial nephritis, gynecomastia, rhabdomyolysis, severe allergic reactions, severe skin reactions, respiratory issues, liver.

Mild side effects

Headache, dizziness, sensory disturbances, drowsiness, taste disorders, blurred vision, bronchospasm, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, abdominal bloating, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, stomatitis, gastrointestinal candidiasis, pancreatitis, elevated liver enzymes, dermatitis, itching, rash, hair loss, photosensitivity, fractures, arthralgia, myalgia, muscle weakness, fatigue, increased sweating, Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea, abdominal bloating, allergic reactions, back pain, chest pain, retrosternal discomfort.

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. The storage temperature should be maintained between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Pink oblong film-coated tablet

Package unit

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