Omeprazole capsules
| Specification | 20mg 10x10's/Box |
| Shelf life | 3Years |
| Storage | Store in a cool and dry place below 25ºC, |
Therapeutic indications
Omeprazole capsules are indicated for the treatment of:
• reflux oesophagitis
• duodenal ulcer
• gastric ulcer
• NSAID-associated gastric and duodenal ulcers or erosions
• symptoms of acid related dyspepsia
• Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
In the treatment of peptic ulceration, the eradication of H.pylori, as the causative organism, must be a high priority.Accordingly,it should be used as part of combination therapy for theeradication of H.pylori..
Dose and method of administration
recommended to be given in the morning and swallowed whole with half a glass of water. The contents of the capsule should not be chewed or crushed.
Reflux Oesophagitis: The recommended dosage is Omeprazole 20 mg once daily; In patients with severe reflux oesophagitis Omeprazole 40 mg once daily is recommended and healing is usually achieved within 8 weeks
Severe Reflux Oesophagitis In Children From One Year And Older
The management of severe reflux oesophagitis should be diagnosed or recommended by a specialist
paediatrician or gastroenterologist.
The recommended dosage regime for healing is:
Weight Dosage
10-20 kg 10 mg daily
>20 kg 20 mg daily
If needed, dosage may be increased to 20 mg and 40 mg respective
Elderly
Dose adjustment is not needed in the elderly.
