- Reflux oesophagitis : 20 mg once daily for 4 - 8 weeks | Omeprazole is rapidly absorbed and its absorption is not affected by food |
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For the prevention of relapse a maintenance dose of 10 - 20 mg once daily is recommended | DRUG INTERACTIONS : - Omeprazole can prolong the elimination of Diazepam , Warfarin and Phenytoin |
In some cases it may require more than 120 mg daily given in 2 or 3 divided doses.
17Strip is indicated in the treatment of : - Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease | Precautions Treatment with Omeprazole may mask symptoms of malignancy and therefore delay diagnosis |
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5 gm daily in divided doses for 2 weeks | The rare adverse effects include arthralgia, myalgia and blood disturbances |
For the prevention of relapse a maintenance dose of 10 - 20 mg once daily is recommended.
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