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Omeprazole

Omeprazole is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Omeprazole; Generic name: OMEPRAZOLE; Drug class: Proton Pump Inhibitor [EPC].

Brand nameOmeprazole
Generic nameOMEPRAZOLE
Drug classProton Pump Inhibitor [EPC]
ManufacturerProficient Rx LP
Used for1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor indicated for: • Treatment in adults of duodenal ulcer ( 1.1 ) and gastric ulcer ( 1.2 ) • Treatment in adults and children of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) ( 1.3 ) and maintenance of healing of erosive esophagitis ( 1.4 ) The safety and effectiveness of omeprazole in pediatric patients <1 year of age have not been established. ( 8.4 ) 1.1 Duodenal Ulcer (adults) Omeprazole delayed-release capsules, USP are indicated for short-term treatment of active duodenal ulcer in adults. Most patients heal within four weeks. Some patients may require an additional four weeks of therapy. Omeprazole delayed-release capsules, USP, in c
Dosage2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Omeprazole delayed-release capsules should be taken before eating. In the clinical trials, antacids were used concomitantly with omeprazole. Patients should be informed that the omeprazole delayed-release capsule should be swallowed whole. For patients unable to swallow an intact capsule, alternative administration options are available [ See Dosage and Administration (2.8) ]. Indication Omeprazole Dose Frequency Treatment of Active Duodenal Ulcer ( 2.1 ) 20 mg Once d
Active ingredient(s)OMEPRAZOLE
RouteORAL
Official labelhttps://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=03ac077f-3873-4087-96d0-89049161dea9

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