Esomedin 40mg Tablets (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 symptoms persist, an additional 4 weeks may be required. - Long-term maintenance therapy to prevent recurrence in patients with esophagitis: 20 mg once daily. - Symptomatic treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease without esophagitis:

Children's dosage

Adolescents aged 12 and older - Treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) - Erosive reflux esophagitis: 40 mg once daily for 4 weeks. If symptoms persist, an additional 4 weeks of treatment may be needed. - Symptomatic treatment for gastroesophageal reflux disease without esophagitis:

This medication should not be used in patients with allergies or a history of hypersensitivity to specific ingredients. It is safest for pregnant or breastfeeding women to avoid taking this medication. Patients with heart disease or a history of myocardial infarction should use this medication cautiously. If this medication is taken for an extended period, it is important to perform regular check-ups to monitor health status. Various side effects such as headache, dizziness, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and skin rash may occur during treatment, so if any unusual symptoms appear, consult a doctor immediately. This medication may interact with other drugs, so be sure to inform your healthcare provider of any medications you are currently taking. Particularly, caution should be exercised when used in combination with antibiotics, antiviral agents, and anticoagulants. This medication reduces gastric acid secretion, which may increase the risk of bacterial overgrowth in the stomach, so it is advisable to inform your healthcare provider if diarrhea persists. Long-term use may increase the risk of osteoporotic fractures, thus periodic checks are necessary for patients with bone density issues. If symptoms such as muscle pain, weakness, or arrhythmias occur while taking this medication, treatment should be stopped immediately, and medical advice should be sought. This medication may exacerbate certain autoimmune conditions, so if symptoms such as skin rash or joint pain appear, consult with your healthcare provider. In case of overdose, as there are no specific antidotes, appropriate treatment according to symptoms should be carried out, and it should be stored in a safe place out of the reach of children.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, angioedema, anaphylactic reactions, shock, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, jaundice, hepatitis, hepatic failure, encephalopathy, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell syndrome), acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS syndrome), severe edema, severe allergic reactions, severe dermatological reactions.

Mild side effects

• Leukopenia
• thrombocytopenia
• agranulocytosis
• pancytopenia
• fever
• peripheral edema
• hyponatremia
• hypomagnesemia
• insomnia
• anxiety

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture. Additionally, it is best to store the medication at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. Proper storage helps maintain the medication's effectiveness safely.

Appearance

Pink round film-coated tablet

Package unit

28 tablets (14 tablets/PTP x 2)