Complete dosing information for ESOMEPRAZOLE SODIUM
Medical guidance required: Dosing information here is for educational purposes. Your healthcare provider will determine the appropriate dose based on your specific condition, kidney function, other medications, and medical history. Never adjust your dose without consulting your doctor or pharmacist.
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION GERD with Erosive Esophagitis. ( 2.1 ): •The recommended adult dosage is either 20 mg or 40 mg once daily by intravenous injection (no less than 3 minutes) or intravenous infusion (10 minutes to 30 minutes) for up to 10 days. •The recommended pediatric dosage is based upon age and weight. See full prescribing information. Risk Reduction of Rebleeding of Gastric and Duodenal Ulcers ( 2.2 ): •The recommended adult dosage is 80 mg administered as an intravenous infusion over 30 minutes, followed by a continuous infusion of 8 mg/hour for a total treatment duration of 72 hours. Dosage Adjustment for Hepatic Impairment ( 2.3 ): •See full prescribing information for dosage adjustment by severity of impairment and by indication. Preparation and Administration ( 2.4 , 2.5 ): •See full prescribing information for preparation and administration instructions by indication. 2.1 Dosage for GERD with EE Adult Patients The recommended adult dosage is either 20 mg or 40 mg e