Omeprazole is a drug indicated for the treatment of stomach and bowel ulcers, reflux esophagitis, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, H eradication.pylori associated with stomach ulcer, treatment or prevention of erosions or ulcers associated with the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory.and treatment of poor digestion associated with heartburn.
This remedy can be purchased in pharmacy for a price of about 10 to 270 reais, depending on the dose, the size of the package and the brand or generic chosen, requiring the presentation of prescription.
- Omeprazole works by reducing the production of acid in the stomach.
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In addition, omeprazole can also be used to prevent relapse in patients with duodenal or gastric ulcers.Learn how to identify gastric ulcers.
The dose of the medicine depends on the problem to be treated
The recommended dose to treat gastric ulcer is 20 mg, once daily, healing occurs in about 4 weeks, in most cases, otherwise it is recommended to continue treatment for another 4 weeks.A daily dose of 40 mg is recommended over an 8-week period.
The recommended dose for people with an active duodenal ulcer is 20 mg once a day, and healing occurs in most cases within 2 weeks; otherwise, an additional 2 weeks is recommended. In patients with insensitive duodenal ulcers, a daily dose of 40 mg for a period of 4 weeks is recommended.
To prevent relapse in patients who do not respond to gastric ulcer, it is recommended to administer 20 mg to 40 mg once daily.For the prevention of duodenal ulcer recurrence, the recommended dose is 10 mg, once daily, and may be increased to 20-40 mg, once daily, if necessary.
The usual dose is 20 mg orally, once daily, for 4 weeks, and in some cases 4 more weeks may be needed.In patients with severe reflux esophagitis, a daily dose of 40 mg is recommended over a period of 8 weeks.
For the maintenance treatment of cured reflux esophagitis, the recommended dose is 10 mg, once daily, which can be increased to 20 to 40 mg, once daily, if necessary.Learn about the symptoms of reflux esophagitis.
The recommended starting dose is 60 mg, once daily, which should be adjusted by the doctor according to the clinical evolution of the patient.Doses greater than 80 mg daily should be divided into two doses.
Learn more about treating Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
The recommended dose for people at risk of aspiration of the gastric content during general anesthesia is 40 mg the day before surgery, followed by 40 mg on the morning of the day of surgery.
The recommended dose is 20 mg to 40 mg, once daily, associated with taking antibiotics, for as long as your doctor determines.Learn more about treating Helicobacter pylori infection.
The recommended dose is 20 mg, once daily, for 4 weeks, in most cases, if this period is not sufficient, 4 more weeks are recommended, during which healing usually occurs.
For the relief of symptoms such as epigastric pain or discomfort, the recommended dose is 10 to 20 mg once a day. If symptom control has not been achieved after 4 weeks of treatment with 20 mg daily, a more detailed examination is recommended.
In children from 1 year or older, the recommended dose for children weighing between 10 and 20 kg is 10 mg once daily.For children weighing more than 20 kg, the recommended dose is 20 mg once daily.If necessary, the dose can be increased to 20 mg and 40 mg, respectively.
Omeprazole should not be used in people with hypersensitivity to this active substance or to any of the components of the formula, or with severe liver problems.
In addition, it should also not be used in pregnant women, nursing mothers or children under one year of age.
The most common side effects that can occur during treatment with omeprazole are headache, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, stomach or intestinal gas, nausea and vomiting.