Exolaxen 500/20 mg (Naproxen, Esomeprazole Magnesium Trihydrate)

Adult dose

Adults: Administer orally 1 tablet (Naproxen 500 mg/Esomeprazole 20 mg) twice a day. The tablet should be swallowed whole with water without being divided, chewed, or crushed. It is recommended to take it at least 30 minutes before meals.

This medication may cause gastrointestinal bleeding in individuals who regularly consume more than three alcoholic beverages a day, so it should be discussed with a doctor or pharmacist. This drug may affect the cardiovascular system and may increase the risk of serious thrombotic reactions such as myocardial infarction or stroke, so patients with cardiovascular diseases or risk factors should use it with caution. Serious gastrointestinal adverse reactions such as gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcer, or perforation may occur, so individuals with a history of gastrointestinal diseases or the elderly should be particularly careful, and if symptoms of gastrointestinal bleeding occur during treatment, they should seek medical attention immediately. Patients who are allergic to any of the ingredients in this medication or have asthma, active ulcers, bleeding disorders, or severe liver, heart, or kidney disabilities should not take this medication. Patients with a history of peptic ulcers, bleeding tendencies, impaired liver or kidney function, hypertension, or asthma should be monitored more carefully when using this medication. Regular monitoring tests such as liver function, kidney function tests, and blood tests are needed during long-term use, and if any abnormal symptoms appear, the medication should be stopped immediately and a doctor consulted. This medication may cause drowsiness or dizziness, so caution is needed when driving or operating machinery. This medication should not be taken during pregnancy, particularly in the third trimester, and during breastfeeding, it should be avoided as it can pass into breast milk and affect the baby. Safety and efficacy in children under 18 have not been established, hence it is not recommended. This medication may interact with other drugs, so if you are taking any other medications, be sure to inform your doctor or pharmacist, especially when taken with anticoagulants, diuretics, or antiviral drugs, caution is necessary. When taking the medication, adhere to the appropriate dosage and duration, swallow it whole with water at least 30 minutes before meals, and do not divide or chew it. In case of overdose, serious symptoms such as gastrointestinal disturbances, kidney dysfunction, respiratory distress, or anaphylaxis may arise, so immediate medical attention is required. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, oral/eye mucosal pain, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, abnormal respiratory symptoms with cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), severe lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

• Appetite disturbance
• hyperkalemia
• hyperuricemia
• anxiety
• depression
• insomnia
• confusion
• abnormal dreams
• dizziness
• headache

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to avoid exposure to air and humidity, and kept at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage helps maintain the effectiveness of the medication.

Appearance

Yellow film-coated tablets that are oval-shaped with a convex surface on both sides, consisting of a core and an outer core.

Package unit

Bottle - 30 tablets/bottle, Bottle - 100 tablets/bottle