Esobika 20/800 mg Tablets

Adult dose

This medication should be taken at least 1 hour before meals on an empty stomach. Swallow it whole with at least half a cup of water. Do not chew or crush. Take 1 time a day, 40/800 mg for 4 weeks. If symptoms persist or are not resolved, continue for another 4 weeks. For long-term maintenance therapy, take 1 time a day, 20/800 mg. For symptom treatment in gastroesophageal reflux disease without esophagitis, take 1 time a day, 20/800 mg. If symptoms are not controlled after 4 weeks, further medical consultation is needed.

This medication should not be administered to certain patients. For instance, patients with allergies to this medication or its components, those taking certain antiviral drugs, nursing women, and patients with a history of heart disease should not use this medication. Additionally, patients with liver or kidney function issues, the elderly, patients with weakened heart or lung function, and those with electrolyte imbalances should use this medication with caution. In particular, this medication contains sodium bicarbonate, which requires caution in patients needing restriction of sodium intake or those with electrolyte abnormalities. This medication can cause various side effects. Common symptoms include headache, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and nausea; rarer reports have included blood disorders, allergic reactions, liver function abnormalities, skin rashes, and muscle weakness. If muscle pain or weakness becomes severe, consult a doctor immediately. Long-term use of this medication may require regular examinations, as there may be a slight increase in the risk of gastrointestinal bacterial infections. Furthermore, patients with osteoporosis or a high risk of fractures should consider the fracture risk when treated with this medication. This medication can interact with other drugs, so if you are currently taking other medications, make sure to inform your doctor or pharmacist and seek advice. Caution is required particularly when using in conjunction with drugs affecting blood clotting, antiviral agents, certain antibiotics, and immunosuppressants. There is limited data on the safety of this medication during pregnancy, so consult your doctor before use if you are pregnant or may become pregnant. Additionally, it is recommended that nursing women do not take this medication. There is no specific antidote for overdose, so appropriate treatment should be received based on symptoms; keep out of reach of children. Transferring the medication to other containers can lead to a decline in quality or accidents, so care should be taken.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, angioedema, anaphylactic reaction/shock, hypomagnesemia, hypocalcemia, hypokalemia, fever, jaundice, hepatitis, liver failure, mucocutaneous syndrome (Stevens-Johnson syndrome), toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell syndrome), acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS syndrome), agranulocytosis, pancytopenia, interstitial nephritis, myocardial infarction, acute renal failure, rhabdomyolysis

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• sensory disturbances
• drowsiness
• blurred vision
• bronchospasm
• abdominal pain
• constipation
• diarrhea
• abdominal bloating

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

Appearance

Pale pink oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 30 tablets/PTP (10 tablets/PTP x 3)