INDICATIONS
•Gastro-esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
•Risk reduction in NSAID associated gastric ulcer
• H. pylori eradication (Triple therapy)
•Zollinger-Ellison syndrome and idiopathic hypersecretion
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Esomeprazole MUPS tablets should be swallowed whole with enough liquid. The tablets should not be chewed or crushed.
If required, the tablets can also be dispersed in half a glass of non-carbonated water (mineral water is not suitable). No other liquids should be used. Stir until the tablets disintegrate and drink the liquid with the pellets immediately or within 30 minutes. Rinse the glass with half a glass of water and drink. The pellets must not be chewed or crushed
| Indication | Adult (>18 years) | Children & Adolescent (12-18 years) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dose | Frequency | Dose | Frequency | |
| Gastro-esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) | ||||
| Erosive esophagitis | 40 mg | One daily for 4 weeks | 40 mg | One daily for 4 weeks |
| Maintenance of healing of erosive esophagitis | 20 mg | Once Daily | 20 mg | Once Daily |
| Risk reduction in NSAID associated gastric ulcer | 20 mg | One daily for 4-8 weeks | - | - |
| H. pylori eradication (Esomeprazole MUPS tablet with 1000 mg Amoxicillin and 500 mg Clarithromycin) | 20 mg | Twice Daily for 7 Days | 20 mg | Twice daily for 7 days |
| Zollinger-Ellison syndrome and idiopathic hypersecretion | 40 - 80 mg | Twice Daily | - | - |
Children (1-11 years):
Gastro-esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Erosive esophagitis
Weight <20 kg: 10 mg once daily for 8 weeks Weight ≥20 kg: 10 mg or 20 mg once daily for 8 weeks
Maintenance of healing of erosive esophagitis:
20 mg once daily
Children below the age of 1 year:
Esomeprazole MUPS tablet is not approved for use in children younger than 1 year.
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