Short-term therapy of duodenal ulcer responsive to H2-receptor antagonists, treatment of gastric ulcer, erosive or ulcerative reflux oesophagitis. Long-term therapy of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Duodenal ulcer 20-40 mg once daily for 2-4 wk. Gastric ulcer or erosive/ulcerative reflux oesophagitis 20 mg once daily, may be increased to 40 mg once daily for 4-8 wk. Zollinger-Ellison syndrome 60 mg once daily in the morning. Severe cases: 20-120 mg once or twice daily.
Administration
Should be taken with food: Take immediately before a meal.
Special Precautions
Exclude malignancy if gastric ulcer is suspected. Pregnancy & lactation.
A02BC01 - omeprazole ; Belongs to the class of proton pump inhibitors. Used in the treatment of peptic ulcer and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD).