Supply:
Maxima ® MUPS 20 Tablet (30’s): Each box contains 3´10 tablets in Alu-Alu blister.
Composition:
Maxima ® MUPS 20 Tablet: Each MUPS (Multiple-Unit Pellet System) tablet contains 133.333 mg Esomeprazole 15% w/w enteric coated pellets (as Esomeprazole Magnesium Trihydrate USP) equivalent to 20 mg Esomeprazole.
Indications
Maxima MUPS is indicated for healing of erosive esophagitis, maintenance of healing of erosive esophagitis, symptomatic treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), risk of reduction of NSAID-associated gastric ulcer, Helicobacter pylori associated ulcer, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome and other hyper acidic complications.
Dosage and Administration
Adults: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Healing of Erosive Esophagitis: 20 or 40 mg once daily for 4-8 weeks, followed by a further 4-8 weeks if not fully healed. Maintenance of Healing of Erosive Esophagitis: 20 mg once daily. Symptomatic Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: 20 mg once daily for 4 weeks. An additional 4 weeks of treatment may be considered if symptoms do not resolve completely. Risk Reduction of NSAID-Associated Gastric Ulcer: 20 mg once daily for up to 6 months. Helicobacter pylori Associated Ulcer: One MAXIMA® MUPS 20, Amoxicillin (Moxilin) 1 g & Clarithromycin (Claricin) 500 mg all twice daily for 10 days. Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome: 40 mg to 80 mg twice daily. Children: 1-11 years: 10 to 20 mg once daily. 12-17 years: 20-40 mg once daily. Impaired renal function: Dose adjustment is not required in patients with impaired renal function. Impaired hepatic function: Dose adjustment is not required in patients with mild to moderate liver impairment. For patients with severe liver impairment, a maximum daily dose of 20 mg should not be exceeded. Elderly: Dose adjustment is not required in the elderly patient.
OR AS DIRECTED BY THE PHYSICIAN.