Esomeprazole Magnesium Trihydrate 20 mg

Adult dosage

This medication should be swallowed with liquids such as water and should not be chewed or crushed. Patients who have difficulty swallowing tablets may disperse this medication in half a cup of still water for ingestion. Other beverages should not be used, as they may dissolve the enteric coating. Stir until the tablet dissolves and drink immediately or within 30 minutes without chewing, and rinse the cup with half a cup of still water and drink it again.

Children's dosage

There is no experience administering this medication to children under 12 years of age.

This medication should not be administered to certain patients. For example, patients who are allergic to this medication or any of its components, or have had hypersensitivity reactions, those allergic to penicillin antibiotics or macrolide antibiotics, patients taking certain heart-related medications, breastfeeding women, and patients with a history of myocardial infarction should not use this medication. This medication contains the dye Yellow No. 5, so individuals with allergies or hypersensitivity to this component should use it cautiously. This medication can cause various adverse reactions, so if symptoms such as headache, dizziness, abdominal pain, diarrhea, skin rash, muscle pain, or liver enzyme abnormalities occur, consult a doctor immediately. Serious skin reactions or blood abnormalities, though rare, have also been reported. Regular monitoring is required for long-term use of this medication, and if there are any changes in symptoms while taking the medication, consulting a doctor is essential. This medication has a high potential for drug interactions, so inform healthcare providers of any other medications being taken. Caution is particularly needed when used with antibiotics, antiviral drugs, anticoagulant medications, etc. The safety data for this medication during pregnancy is limited, so individuals who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should consult with a physician before use. Breastfeeding women are advised not to take this medication, as information about its transmission into breast milk is insufficient. There are no special antidotes for overdose, so if symptoms arise, visit a healthcare facility immediately for appropriate treatment. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, angioedema, anaphylactic reaction, shock, severe hypomagnesemia, jaundice, hepatitis, liver failure, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS syndrome), interstitial nephritis, Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea, seizures, severe skin reactions (SJS, TEN, DRESS)

Mild side effects

Headache, dizziness, paresthesia, drowsiness, taste disturbance, blurred vision, bronchospasm, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, abdominal distension, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, stomatitis, gastrointestinal candidiasis, increased liver enzymes, hepatitis, dermatitis, itching, rash, hair loss, photosensitivity, fractures, arthralgia, myalgia, muscle weakness, interstitial nephritis, gynecomastia, asthenia, increased sweating, Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea, allergic reactions, back pain, chest pain

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a sealed container. It is recommended to maintain storage temperatures between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius for optimal effectiveness.

Appearance

Light pink round film-coated tablet

Package unit

28 tablets/box [14 tablets/Alu-Alu×2]