Entiome Tablets 20 Milligrams (Esomeprazole Magnesium Hydrate)

Adult dosage

This medication should be swallowed with liquid such as water and not chewed or crushed. 1) Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) - Treatment of erosive reflux esophagitis: 40 mg once daily for 4 weeks. - If esophagitis is not treated or symptoms persist, take for an additional 4 weeks. - Maintenance therapy for the prevention of esophagitis recurrence: 20 mg once daily. - Treatment of GERD symptoms without esophagitis: once daily.

Children's dosage

Adolescents aged 12 and older 1) Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) - Treatment of erosive reflux esophagitis: 40 mg once daily for 4 weeks. - If esophagitis is not treated or symptoms persist, continue for an additional 4 weeks.

This medication should not be administered to individuals with allergies to certain medications or components. In particular, patients allergic to penicillin-based or macrolide antibiotics or those taking specific cardiac-related medications should not use this drug. Additionally, individuals with a history of myocardial infarction or those who are breastfeeding should not take this medication. Various side effects may occur while using this drug; if symptoms such as headache, dizziness, abdominal pain, or skin rash occur, immediate consultation with a healthcare professional is recommended. Regular monitoring is required for long-term use, especially for hypomagnesemia with low magnesium levels. This drug may interact with other medications; if you are taking other drugs, you must inform your doctor or pharmacist. Caution is required during pregnancy, and breastfeeding individuals should avoid taking this medication. There is no specific antidote for overdose, and appropriate treatment should be received based on symptoms. Store out of reach of children and do not transfer to another container.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema, anaphylactic reaction, shock, severe allergic reactions, hypomagnesemia (severe), hypocalcemia, hypokalemia, pancreatitis, rarely hepatitis with or without jaundice, liver failure, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS syndrome), severe skin adverse reactions.

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• paresthesia
• drowsiness
• taste disturbance
• blurred vision
• bronchospasm
• abdominal pain
• constipation
• diarrhea

This drug should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent air or moisture ingress. The best storage temperature is at room temperature between 1°C to 30°C.

Appearance

Pink round film-coated tablets

Package unit

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