Active Ingredient: Esomeprazole
Treatment of endoscopically proven erosive reflux esophagitis.
For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments:
Oral
10 - 20 mg
From 10 To 20 mg once every day
Weight ≥10 - <20 kg: 10 mg once daily for 8 weeks.
Weight ≥20 kg: 10 mg or 20 mg once daily for 8 weeks.
Intravenous
10 - 20 mg
From 10 To 20 mg once every day
Recommended intravenous doses of esomeprazole:
| Age group | Treatment of erosive reflux esophagitis | Symptomatic treatment of GERD |
|---|---|---|
| 1-11 Years | Weight <20 kg: 10 mg once daily | 10 mg once daily |
| Weight ≥20 kg: 10 mg or 20 mg once daily | ||
| 12-18 Years | 40 mg once daily | 20 mg once daily |
20 mg dose: Should be given as an intravenous injection over a period of at least 3 minutes. Any unused solution should be discarded.
10 mg dose: Should be given as an intravenous injection over a period of at least 3 minutes. Any unused solution should be discarded.
20 mg dose: Should be given as an intravenous infusion over a period of 10 to 30 minutes. Any unused solution should be discarded.
10 mg dose: Should be given as an intravenous infusion over a period of 10 to 30 minutes. Any unused solution should be discarded.
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