Yusmezol Dial Extended Release Capsule 40mg (Esomeprazole Magnesium Trihydrate)

Adult dose

1. In the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) with erosive reflux esophagitis, administer 40 mg once daily for 4 weeks. If esophagitis is not resolved or symptoms persist, continue for an additional 4 weeks. 2. For long-term maintenance therapy to prevent recurrence in patients with esophagitis, administer 20 mg once daily.

Child dose

For adolescents aged 12 years and older, in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) with erosive reflux esophagitis, administer 40 mg once daily for 4 weeks. No experience has been documented for administering to children under 12 years.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. Patients with allergies to this medication or its ingredients, a history of hypersensitivity reactions, those taking certain antiviral medications, and nursing mothers should not take this medication. Caution is necessary as side effects can occur while taking this medication. Various symptoms such as diarrhea, headaches, dizziness, and skin rashes may appear; if any unusual symptoms occur, consult medical staff. Regular check-ups are required during long-term use, particularly if taken for more than a year, to test magnesium levels and other electrolytes. Since this medication acts to reduce gastric acid, the risk of gastrointestinal bacterial infections may slightly increase. Therefore, if diarrhea persists, consult a doctor immediately. Additionally, as this medication may interact with other drugs, it is crucial to inform if you are currently taking other medications. Caution is particularly necessary when taken in conjunction with antiviral agents, anticoagulants, and antibiotics. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should use this medication with caution, and it is best not to use it while nursing. There is no specific antidote for overdose, so appropriate treatment according to symptoms should be received, and it should be kept out of reach of children. This medication should only be used at the minimum effective dose and for the appropriate duration, and you should consult a doctor immediately if any symptom changes occur during treatment.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema, anaphylaxis, shock, severe allergic reactions, severe hypomagnesemia, liver failure, encephalopathy, hepatitis with or without jaundice, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, mucosal membrane syndrome, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances

Mild side effects

• Diarrhea
• indigestion
• abdominal distention
• abdominal pain
• upper abdominal pain
• nausea
• gastric ulcer
• headache
• dizziness
• drowsiness

This medication must be kept in a tightly sealed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture. It is important to maintain the storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature.

Appearance

A pink upper and pink lower extended release hard capsule containing white to yellowish round pellets

Package unit

14 capsules / PTP [7 capsules / PTPX2], 30 capsules / bottle