Composition:

Each capsule contains Omeprazole USP 20 mg (enteric coated pellets) 

Description:

Omeprazole is a substituted benzimidazole that suppresses gastric acid secretion by specific inhibition of the H + /K + ATPase enzyme system (proton pump) at the secretory surface of the gastric parietal cell thus blocking the final step of acid production. 

Indications:

• Acid related dyspepsia
• Peptic ulcer
• GERD
• NSAID associated ulceration
• Refractory oesophagitis
• Zollinger-Ellison syndrome 

Dosage and administration:

The capsule should be taken before meals. 

Acid related dyspepsia: 20 mg once daily for 2-4 weeks.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease: 20 mg once daily for 4-8 weeks.

Refractory oesophagitis: 20mg once daily. 

Peptic ulcer disease: 20mg once daily for 4-8 weeks.

NSAID associated ulceration: 20mg daily.

Zollinger Ellison syndrome: 60mg once daily.

Contraindications:

Hypersensitivity to any of the components of the formulation. 

Presentation:

 Strip of 10 capsules