Omeprazole use

Always follow instructions from your doctor, or the instructions inside the pack on how to take it. Dosage and strength Each tablet or capsule contains 10mg, 20mg or 40mg of omeprazole. Liquid omeprazole comes labelled as either 2mg/1ml or 4mg/1ml. The usual dose to treat: • indigestion is 10mg to 20mg a day • heartburn and acid reflux is 20mg to 40mg a day • stomach ulcers is 20mg to 40mg a day • Zollinger-Ellison syndrome is 20mg to 120mg a day Doses are usually lower for children and people with liver problems. Changes to your dose Sometimes your doctor will increase your dose of omeprazole if it is not working well enough. Depending on the reason you take omeprazole, you may take a higher dose to begin with, usually for a few weeks. After this, your doctor may recommend that you take a lower dose. How to take it You’ll usually take omeprazole once a day, first thing in the morning. It will not affect your stomach, so you can take it with or without food. If you take omeprazole twice a day, take 1 dose in the morning and 1 dose in the evening. Swallow tablets and capsules whole with a drink of water or squash. If you have problems swallowing capsules, most brands of omeprazole capsules are easy to open. This means you can empty the granules inside and mix them into a small amount of water or squash. You could also sprinkle them on soft food, such as yoghurt or apple puree. Talk to your pharmacist if you're not sure whether you can open your capsules. Omeprazole also com...

What is this medication? OMEPRAZOLE (oh ME pray zol) is used to treat heartburn, stomach ulcers, reflux disease, or other conditions that cause too much stomach acid. It works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach. It belongs to a group of medications called PPIs. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Prilosec OTC What should I tell my care team before I take this medication? They need to know if you have any of these conditions: • Chest pain • Have had heartburn for over 3 months • Have heartburn with dizziness, lightheadedness or sweating • Liver disease • Low levels of calcium, magnesium, or potassium in the blood • Lupus • Stomach pain • Trouble swallowing • Unexplained weight loss • Vomiting with blood • Wheezing • An unusual or allergic reaction to omeprazole, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives • Pregnant or trying to get pregnant • Breast-feeding How should I use this medication? Take this medication by mouth with a glass of water. Follow the directions on the product label. Do not cut, crush or chew this medication. Swallow the tablets whole. Take this medication on an empty stomach, at least 30 minutes before breakfast. Take your medication at regular intervals. Do not take it more often than directed. Talk to your care team about the use of this medication in children. Special care may be needed. Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much o...