Esomeprazole Plus Tablets 40/350 mg

Adult dose

This medication should be taken on an empty stomach at least 1 hour before meals. Swallow whole with at least half a cup of water. Do not take with any other beverages besides water. This medicine should not be chewed or crushed. 1. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) - Treatment of erosive esophagitis: 40/350 mg once daily for 4 weeks - Maintenance therapy to prevent recurrence after treatment of esophagitis: 40/350 mg once daily

This medicine should not be used in certain patients. For example, it should not be administered to patients who have allergies to this drug or its ingredients, those with a history of hypersensitivity to benzimidazole class drugs, patients taking certain antiviral medications, breastfeeding women, patients with severely impaired kidney function, and those with diarrhea. Patients with weakened heart function or hypermagnesemia should use this medicine with caution. This medication can cause adverse reactions in various parts of the body including blood, nervous system, digestive system, and skin, so immediate consultation with a physician is necessary if symptoms occur. Patients taking this medication for an extended period should have regular check-ups to monitor their condition, as there may be a slight increase in the risk of gastrointestinal infections, and if diarrhea persists, medical consultation is needed. Additionally, long-term use may increase the risk of fractures, so caution is advised for patients with osteoporosis. This medication can interact with other drugs, so if you are taking other medications, it is essential to inform your doctor or pharmacist, particularly when taken with antiviral drugs, anticoagulants, and antiepileptics. It is best not to use this medication during pregnancy or breastfeeding; if it needs to be used during pregnancy, a physician's judgment is required. In cases of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so appropriate treatment should be administered according to symptoms. Keep this medicine out of reach of children, and be careful not to transfer the medicine to another container as this can adversely affect quality.

Serious side effects

Angioedema, anaphylaxis, shock, hypomagnesemia, hypocalcemia, hypokalemia, jaundice, hepatitis, liver failure, encephalopathy, urticaria, erythema multiforme, mucocutaneous syndrome (Stevens-Johnson syndrome), toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell syndrome), acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS syndrome), interstitial nephritis, Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea, rhabdomyolysis, severe allergic reactions

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• altered sensation
• drowsiness
• taste disturbance
• blurred vision
• bronchospasm
• abdominal pain
• constipation
• diarrhea

Store this medicine tightly in a sealed container to prevent air or moisture from entering. Additionally, it is best to keep the medicine at a cool room temperature, specifically between 1 degree to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Pale pink oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle