Esomeprazole Magnesium Trihydrate Tablets 40 mg

Adult dosage

This medication should be swallowed with liquids such as water and should not be chewed or crushed. 1) Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) - Treatment of erosive esophagitis: 40 mg once daily for 4 weeks. If symptoms persist or are untreated, an additional 4 weeks of treatment is necessary. - Maintenance therapy for the prevention of esophagitis recurrence: 20 mg once daily. - Symptomatic treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease without esophagitis.

Children's dosage

Adolescents aged 12 and above - Treatment of erosive esophagitis: 40 mg once daily for 4 weeks. If symptoms persist or are untreated, an additional 4 weeks of treatment is necessary. - Symptomatic treatment for gastroesophageal reflux disease without esophagitis: Once daily,

This medication should not be administered to certain patients. For example, patients with allergies to this medication or its components, or those with hypersensitivity to certain antibiotics, should not take it. Furthermore, women who are nursing or have a history of certain heart conditions should avoid this medication. When taking this medication, various adverse reactions may occur, necessitating caution. Gastrointestinal symptoms such as headache, abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting are common, while rare cases of blood abnormalities, skin rash, and muscle pain have also been reported. In severe cases, hypersensitivity reactions such as anaphylaxis or severe skin reactions may occur, thus medical assistance should be sought if symptoms worsen. Long-term use of this medication may lead to electrolyte imbalances such as hypomagnesemia, requiring regular blood tests. Additionally, long-term use may increase the risk of fractures, thus patients with osteoporosis should be cautious. This medication can interact with other drugs, so it is important to consult a doctor, especially when taken with anticoagulants, anticonvulsants, antidepressants, or antiviral agents. Care should be taken as the effects of this medication or others may change when used in combination with certain drugs. Due to limited evidence on the safety of this medication during pregnancy, pregnant women should use it cautiously after consulting a physician. It is advisable for nursing mothers not to take this medication. In cases of overdose, there are no specific antidotes, thus it is crucial to receive appropriate treatment based on symptoms. This medication should be kept out of the reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, angioedema, anaphylaxis, shock, severe allergic reaction, jaundice, hepatitis, liver failure, encephalopathy, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS syndrome), acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea, severe edema, facial swelling, angioedema, sudden and severe headache, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances,

Mild side effects

• Leukopenia
• thrombocytopenia
• agranulocytosis
• pancytopenia
• fever
• peripheral edema
• hyponatremia
• hypomagnesemia
• insomnia
• anxiety

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. The storage temperature should be maintained between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature.

Appearance

Pink round film-coated tablets

Package unit

28 tablets (14 tablets/PTP x 2)