Active ulcer 800 mg as single dose or 400 mg bd for at least 4 wk.
Prevention of recurrent ulcer 400 mg.
Persistent dyspeptic symptoms w/ or w/o ulceration 200 mg bd. Max duration: 4 wk.
NSAID-induced lesion & symptoms 800 mg as single dose or 400 mg bd for at least 4 wk. Maintenance: 400 mg.
GERD 800 mg or 400 mg bd; severe cases may require 1.6 g daily in divided doses. Duration of treatment: 12 wk.
Heartburn 200 mg qds.
Zollinger-Ellison syndrome & other cases of high gastric secretion Individualised dosage. May be given up to 12 g daily.
Pancreatic insufficiency as adjunct to enzyme supplement therapy 0.8-1.6 g daily in 4 divided doses.
Childn >1 yr 25-30 mg/kg daily in divided doses.