Il-Dong Esomeprazole Magnesium Trihydrate 40 mg Tablet

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 - Maintenance therapy to prevent recurrence of esophagitis: 20 mg once daily - Symptomatic treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease without esophagitis: 20 mg once daily - If necessary, 20 mg once daily.

Children's dosage

Adolescents aged 12 and older - Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) - Treatment of erosive reflux esophagitis: 40 mg once daily for 4 weeks - Treatment of symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

This medication should not be administered to patients with specific allergic reactions. For example, patients who are allergic to this medication, its components, or benzimidazole derivatives, or who have previously experienced such reactions should avoid its use. Additionally, patients allergic to penicillin or macrolide antibiotics, which are used in conjunction for the eradication treatment of Helicobacter pylori, should also refrain from using this medication. Patients taking specific heart-related medications, such as terfenadine, cisapride, pimodine, or astemizole, should not use this medication in conjunction. Patients receiving antiviral drugs such as atazanavir or nelfinavir, nursing women, patients with a history of myocardial infarction, and patients taking rilpivirine should also avoid this medication. During the use of this medication, various adverse reactions may occur. Digestive symptoms such as headache, abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting are frequently reported, and in rare cases, serious side effects such as blood abnormalities, skin rashes, liver dysfunction, and hypomagnesemia may occur. Particularly, long-term use may lead to hypomagnesemia, so it's important to regularly monitor magnesium levels in the blood. Additionally, because this medication suppresses gastric acid secretion, it may slightly increase the risk of bacterial infections in the gastrointestinal tract. If diarrhea persists, consultation with a physician is recommended. Long-term use, especially beyond one year, may increase the risk of fractures, so patients at risk for osteoporosis should have regular monitoring such as bone density tests. This medication may interact with other medications, so it should be taken as directed by a physician, especially in conjunction with anticoagulants, antiviral medications, antibiotics, and antidepressants. During pregnancy, the safety of this medication has not been fully confirmed, so it should only be used cautiously when necessary. It is recommended that nursing women not take this medication. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so appropriate treatment should be sought based on symptoms. Finally, this medication should be kept out of reach of children and should not be transferred to another container, ensuring attention to the preservation of the medication's quality.

Serious side effects

• Urticaria, angioedema, anaphylaxis, shock, fever, angioedema, anaphylaxis, shock, angioedema, urticaria → severe allergic reactions
• Severe rashes accompanied by high fever, blisters, skin shedding, mucocutaneous syndrome (Stevens-Johnson syndrome), toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell syndrome), acute generalized pustular eruption, eosinophilia, and systemic symptoms associated with drug response (DRESS syndrome) → severe skin reactions.

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent air and moisture from entering. It should be kept at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C, away from extremely hot or cold environments.

Appearance

Pink, oblong film-coated tablet

Package unit

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