SOPIRAZOLE Tablet 20mg (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 gastroesophageal reflux disease: 40 mg once daily for 4 weeks. For those not cured or with lingering symptoms, an additional 4 weeks of treatment. - Maintenance therapy to prevent recurrence in patients with esophagitis: 20 mg once daily. - Treatment of symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease without esophagitis: once daily,

Children's dosage

Adolescents over 12 years old 1. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) - Treatment of erosive gastroesophageal reflux disease: 40 mg once daily for 4 weeks. For those not cured or with lingering symptoms, an additional 4 weeks of treatment.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, individuals who are allergic to this medication or its components, or have had hypersensitivity reactions, should not take it. Also, caution is needed for those allergic to penicillin antibiotics or macrolide antibiotics. This medication may interact with certain antiviral or cardiac-related medications, so if you are taking these medications, you must consult a physician. It is advisable for breastfeeding women not to take this medication. This medication contains yellow pigments, so individuals with allergic reactions to these pigments should use it with caution. Various side effects may occur during use; if unusual symptoms such as headache, dizziness, abdominal pain, diarrhea, rash, muscle pain arise, immediate consultation with medical personnel is necessary. Particularly, if muscle pain or weakness worsens, it could be a serious condition such as rhabdomyolysis, requiring prompt action. If this medication is taken for a long time, regular check-ups are necessary to monitor health status, as the risk of gastrointestinal infections may slightly increase; so if diarrhea persists, inform a physician. Additionally, long-term use may increase the risk of bone fractures, and caution is needed for those at risk of osteoporosis. This medication can interact with other medications, so if you are currently taking any medications, you must inform medical personnel, especially when combined with anticoagulants, antiviral drugs, and antibiotics. The safety of this medication during pregnancy has not been fully confirmed, so if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, the decision to use it should be made after consulting a physician. It is safest not to take this medication while breastfeeding. There is no specific antidote in the case of overdose, so if symptoms occur, immediately seek appropriate medical treatment. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, and transferring it to another container is discouraged.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema, anaphylaxis, shock, severe allergic reactions, microscopic colitis, jaundice, hepatitis, hepatic failure, encephalopathy, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, Lyell syndrome, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, eosinophilia with systemic symptoms drug reaction, DRESS syndrome, nephritis, severe swelling, severe edema or urinary abnormalities, severe neurological symptoms, seizures

Mild side effects

Headache, dizziness, paresthesia, drowsiness, taste disturbance, blurred vision, bronchospasm, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, abdominal bloating, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, stomatitis, gastrointestinal candidiasis, increased liver enzymes, dermatitis, itching, rash, hair loss, photosensitivity, fractures, arthralgia, myalgia, nephritis, gynecomastia, weakness, increased sweating, Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea, allergic reactions, back pain, chest pain, substernal pain, eye discomfort

This medication is easily affected by air or moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly closed container. Additionally, it is best to store the medication at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. It is safe to avoid extremely hot or cold places.

Appearance

Pale pink round film-coated tablet

Package unit

Domestic - 28 tablets/PPT [28 tablets (14 tablets/Alu-Alu×2)], Domestic - 28 tablets/PPT [28 tablets (7 tablets/Alu-Alu×4)]