OMEWAN 20 mg (Esomeprazole Magnesium Trihydrate)

Adult dosage

This medication should be swallowed with liquid such as water and should not be chewed or crushed. 1) Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Treatment of erosive reflux esophagitis: 40 mg once daily for 4 weeks; if symptoms persist, an additional 4 weeks of treatment. - Long-term maintenance therapy to prevent recurrence of esophagitis: 20 mg once daily. - Treatment of symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease without esophagitis: 20 mg once daily; if symptoms persist after 4 weeks, further medical consultation is needed.

Children's dosage

Adolescents aged 12 years and older - Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) * Treatment of erosive reflux esophagitis: 40 mg once daily for 4 weeks; if symptoms persist, an additional 4 weeks of treatment.

This medication should not be administered to patients with an allergy to certain components or benzimidazole derivatives. Patients allergic to penicillin or macrolide antibiotics should also be cautious, as well as patients with a history of certain antiviral medications or myocardial infarction, and breastfeeding women should avoid use. Since it contains Yellow 5 dye, it should be administered with caution to patients allergic to this ingredient. While using this medication, various adverse reactions may occur, such as headache, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and skin rash, so if symptoms are severe or persistent, medical advice should be sought immediately. Long-term use may lead to electrolyte abnormalities such as hypomagnesemia, necessitating regular blood tests. Additionally, this medication may increase the risk of bacterial infections in the stomach by reducing gastric acid, so if diarrhea persists, inform the healthcare provider. There may also be interactions with other medications while taking this medication, so inform your doctor of any other medications being taken, especially when used in conjunction with anticoagulants, antibiotics, and antiviral drugs. Caution should be exercised during pregnancy, and it is safer not to take this medication while breastfeeding. In cases of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so immediate medical attention should be sought, and it should be kept out of reach of children.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, angioedema, anaphylactic reaction, shock, jaundice, liver failure, encephalopathy, mucocutaneous syndrome (Stevens-Johnson syndrome), toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell's syndrome), acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS syndrome), interstitial nephritis, rhabdomyolysis, severe allergic reactions, severe skin adverse reactions, severe swelling or urination abnormalities, severe neurological symptoms.

Mild side effects

Headache, dizziness, paresthesia, drowsiness, taste disorders, blurred vision, bronchospasm, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, abdominal bloating, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, stomatitis, gastrointestinal candidiasis, dermatitis, itching, rash, hair loss, photosensitivity, fractures, arthralgia, myalgia, muscle weakness, increased liver enzymes, hepatitis, asthenia, increased sweating, Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea, abdominal swelling, allergic reactions, back pain, chest pain, sternal pain.

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is best to maintain storage temperatures between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the effectiveness of the medication for a long time.

Appearance

Pale pink oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

Alu-Alu - 28 tablets/box [28 tablets (14 tablets/Alu-Alu * 2)]