OMZ

Indonesia • Ferron Par Pharmaceuticals

Indication

  • Short-term treatment of duodenal ulcers and which is unresponsive to H2 receptor antagonist drugs
  • Short-term treatment of peptic ulcers
  • Treatment of erosive/ulcerative esophagitis reflux that has been diagnosed by endoscopy
  • Long-term treatment of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome

Composition

Omeprazole 20 mg

Package

5 strips of 6 delayed-release capsule

Dosage Forms

Delayed-release Capsule

ATC Classification

A02A

Warning

Alcohol
Consult Your Doctor
Safety of this item for use with alcohol has not been established. Please consult your doctor.
Machinery
Caution
This item may not be safe for use while operating heavy machinery. Use with caution and after consultation with your doctor.
Pregnancy
Caution
This item may not be safe for use during pregnancy. Use with caution and after consultation with your doctor.
Lactation
Caution
This item may not be safe for use during lactation. Use with caution and after consultation with your doctor.

Dosage

Up to 18 Years

There has been no experience using omeprazole in children.

18 Years Old and Above

Recommended dose:
20 mg or 40 mg once daily, swallowed whole with water.

Omeprazole capsule should be taken before meal. The whole capsules should not be opened, chewed, or crushed and should be swallowed.

Patients with duodenal ulcer symptoms:
Treatment and healing may take 2 weeks. Patients who have not recovered within this initial treatment, usually require additional 2 weeks of therapy.

Patients with peptic ulcers or erosive/ulcerative esophagitis reflux symptoms:
Treatment and healing may take 4 weeks. Patients who have not recovered usually require additional 4 weeks of treatment.

Patients with refractory to other medications:
40 mg once daily and the healing usually attained within 4 weeks (for duodenal ulcer patients) or 8 weeks (for peptic ulcer or erosive/ulcerative esophagitis reflux).

Patients with Zollinger-Ellison syndrome:
Initial dose is 20-160 mg once daily, the dose should be adjusted individually and treatment should be given as long as clinically indicated. Dose higher than 80 mg per day should be divided, twice daily.

Elderly Patients

No dose adjustment is required.

Patients with Hepatic Impairment

No need for special doses.

Patients with Renal Impairment

No need for special doses.