Esome 20mg (Esomeprazole Magnesium Trihydrate)

Adult dosage

This medication must be swallowed with liquid, such as water, and should not be chewed or crushed. 1. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) - Treatment of reflux esophagitis: 40 mg once daily for 4 weeks - Maintenance therapy to prevent recurrence in esophagitis: 20 mg once daily - Treatment of symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease without esophagitis: 20 mg once daily - If necessary, 20 mg once daily.

Children's dosage

Adolescents aged 12 and older: - Treatment of reflux esophagitis: 40 mg once daily for 4 weeks - Treatment of symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease without esophagitis: 20 mg once daily

This medication should not be administered to patients who are hypersensitive to certain components or have previously experienced allergic reactions. It is also safe to avoid administration in patients currently taking certain antibiotics or antivirals, those with a history of myocardial infarction, and nursing women. This medication contains Yellow No. 5, so those allergic to this component should use it with caution. During treatment, various side effects such as headaches, dizziness, dyspepsia, skin rashes, and muscle pain may occur, so if any unusual symptoms arise, consult a doctor immediately. Especially with long-term use, there are risks of hypomagnesemia, increased fracture risk, and gastrointestinal infections, so regular monitoring is necessary. This medication may interact with other drugs, so it is essential to inform healthcare professionals about any concomitant medications, and dose adjustment or discontinuation may be necessary with certain medications. Pregnant or nursing women should consult a physician before taking this medication. In cases of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so it is crucial to go to the hospital immediately for appropriate treatment, and it is important to keep it out of reach of children. Also, transferring the medication to other containers is not advisable for maintaining quality.

Serious side effects

• Urticaria, angioedema, anaphylaxis, shock, angioedema, urticaria → severe allergic reactions
• Severe rash with high fever, blistering, skin peeling, mouth/eye mucosal pain → severe skin adverse reactions
• Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS), toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), mucocutaneous syndrome, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, DRESS syndrome → severe skin adverse reactions
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

Mild side effects

Headaches, dizziness, paresthesia, drowsiness, taste disturbances, blurred vision, bronchospasm, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, abdominal bloating, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, stomatitis, gastrointestinal candidiasis, elevated liver enzymes, hepatitis, dermatitis, itching, rash, urticaria, alopecia, photosensitivity, fractures, arthralgia, myalgia, myopathy, gynecomastia, asthenia, increased sweating, Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea, allergic reactions,

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture. It is important to maintain the storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius to preserve the medication's effectiveness.

Appearance

Pale pink round film-coated tablet

Package unit

28 tablets/box [(14 tablets/Alu-Alu × 2)], 30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle