Esomax Duo Tablet 20/800 Mg

Adult dose

This medication should be taken on an empty stomach at least 1 hour before meals. It should be swallowed whole with at least half a cup of water. It should not be taken with any beverages other than water. This medication should not be chewed or crushed. 1. Adults Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). - Treatment of erosive reflux esophagitis: administer 40/800 mg once a day for 4 weeks. For patients who do not respond to treatment for esophagitis or whose symptoms persist.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, it is contraindicated in patients with an allergy to this drug or its components, those taking certain antiviral medications, nursing women, and patients with a history of heart disease. Patients with impaired liver or kidney function, older adults, patients with severe gastrointestinal disorders, and those with electrolyte imbalances should be more cautious when using this medication. Patients who need to limit sodium intake should be particularly careful. This drug can cause various side effects. Symptoms such as headache, dizziness, dyspepsia, vomiting, skin rash, and myalgia may appear, and serious side effects such as blood abnormalities, severe allergic reactions, liver dysfunction, and nephritis may occur rarely. Long-term use may lower blood magnesium levels, increasing the risk of muscle spasms or cardiac abnormalities, hence regular check-ups are necessary. Additionally, the risk of gastric bacterial infection may increase with prolonged use. This drug has a high potential for drug interactions, especially when used with anticoagulants, antivirals, anticonvulsants, etc., and should be taken according to medical advice. The safety of this medication during pregnancy has not been fully established, so pregnant women should consult their physician before use, and nursing mothers are advised against taking this medication. In case of overdose, since there is no specific antidote, appropriate treatment should be taken according to the symptoms, and it should be kept out of reach of children. Additionally, transferring the medication to another container is not advisable for maintaining quality.

Serious side effects

• Urticaria, angioedema, anaphylaxis reaction/shock, severe allergic reactions
• Hepatitis with or without jaundice, liver failure, skin and mucous membrane syndrome (Stevens-Johnson syndrome), toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell's syndrome), acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, eosinophilia with systemic symptoms drug reaction (DRESS syndrome), severe skin reactions
• Difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, bronchospasm, cough + fever accompanied respiratory

Mild side effects

Blood and lymphatic system reactions (leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, agranulocytosis, pancytopenia), fever, peripheral edema, hyponatremia, hypomagnesemia, insomnia, anxiety, confusion, depression, aggression, hallucinations, headache, dizziness, sensory abnormalities, drowsiness, taste disorders, blurred vision, bronchospasm, pancreatitis, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, abdominal bloating, nausea and vomiting, dry mouth, stomatitis, gastrointestinal candidiasis, microscopic colitis

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air or moisture exposure, and it is recommended to keep it at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way maintains its effectiveness and safety.

Appearance

Light pink oblong film-coated tablet

Package unit

28 tablets (7 tablets/PTPX4)