Description

Omeprazole Capsules 20mg

Pharmaceutical Classification:
H1 antagonist.

Indications.
Duodenal Ulcer
Benign Gastric Ulcer
Reflux Esophagitis
Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome

Dosage.
Benign Duodenal Ulcer: 20mg OD 2 to 4 weeks
Benign Gastric Ulcer & Reflux Esophagitis: 20mg OD 4 to 8 weeks.
Zollinger-Ellison syndrome: Initial dose 60mg OD. Dose should be adjusted as per individual requirements.
Maintenance Daily Dose: 20 – 120mg daily.
NB: Doses above 80mg per daily should be divided into twice-daily doses.

Special Population.
Paediatrics: The safety & efficacy of omeprazole has not been established.
Elderly: No dosage adjustment is required.
Impaired Renal Function: No dosage adjustment is required.
Hepatic impairment: A daily dose of 20mg is generally adequate.