Nexium Tablets 40 mg (Esomeprazole Magnesium Trihydrate)

Adult dosage

This medication should be swallowed with liquid, such as water, and should not be chewed or crushed. 1. Adults 1) Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) - Treatment of erosive reflux esophagitis: 40 mg once daily for 4 weeks. If esophagitis is untreated or symptoms persist, continue for an additional 4 weeks. - Long-term maintenance therapy to prevent recurrence in patients with esophagitis: 20 mg once daily

Children's dosage

Adolescents aged 12 and older - Treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) erosive reflux esophagitis: 40 mg once daily for 4 weeks. - Symptomatic treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease without esophagitis: once daily,

This medication should not be administered to certain patients. For instance, patients who are allergic to this medication or its components, or who have hypersensitivity to certain antibiotics, should not use it. Additionally, patients with a history of myocardial infarction or those who are nursing should not take this medication. Caution is required when taking this medication as various adverse reactions may occur. For instance, blood-related issues, allergic reactions, neurological symptoms, and gastrointestinal problems may be present. Regular check-ups are necessary for long-term use, and if any changes in symptoms occur, consultation with a physician is essential. This medication may interact with other drugs, so caution is needed based on the medications used concurrently. There may be an increased risk of side effects due to changes in drug concentrations when combined with specific antiviral drugs, antibiotics, anticoagulants, etc. During pregnancy, since safety data regarding this medication is limited, it should be used cautiously in pregnant women. It is safer for nursing women not to take this medication. In cases of overdose, special antidotes are not available, so appropriate treatment should be provided according to symptoms, and it should be kept out of reach of children. Moreover, this medication should not be transferred to a different container for quality maintenance.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, angioedema, anaphylaxis reaction/shock, severe allergic reactions, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, severe skin adverse reactions, dyspnea or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory complications accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice caused by liver dysfunction (yellowing of skin or eyes), hepatitis, liver failure, sudden and very severe headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances,

Mild side effects

Headache, dizziness, paresthesia, drowsiness, taste disturbance, blurred vision, bronchospasm, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, abdominal distension, nausea, vomiting, dryness of the mouth, stomatitis, increased liver enzymes, hepatitis, dermatitis, itching, rash, urticaria, hair loss, photosensitivity, polymorphic erythema, fractures, arthralgia, myalgia, weakness, increased sweating, Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea, allergic reactions, back pain,

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air or moisture. It is important to maintain the storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. Proper storage helps maintain the effectiveness of the medication and ensures safe use.

Appearance

Pink round film-coated tablets

Package unit

28 tablets/box [(14 tablets/PTP x 2)]