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Omesil IR 20 Capsule contains Omeprazole + Sodium Bicarbonate
Omesil IR 20 Capsule uses for
Duodenal Ulcer: Omeprazole & Sodium bicarbonate is indicated for short-term treatment of active duodenal ulcer. Most patients heal within four weeks. Some patients may require an additional four weeks of therapy. Gastric Ulcer: Omeprazole & Sodium bicarbonate is indicated for short-term treatment (4 weeks) of active benign gastric ulcer. Treatment Of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD):
- Symptomatic GERD: Omeprazole & Sodium bicarbonate is indicated for the treatment of heartburn and other symptoms associated with GERD for up to 4 weeks.
- Erosive Esophagitis: Omeprazole & Sodium bicarbonate is indicated for the short-term treatment (4 weeks) of erosive esophagitis which has been diagnosed by endoscopy. The efficacy of Omeprazole & Sodium bicarbonate used for longer than 8 weeks in these patients has not been established. If a patient does not respond to 8 weeks of treatment, it may be helpful to give up to an additional 4 weeks of treatment. If there is recurrence of erosive esophagitis or GERD symptoms (e.g., heartburn), additional 4 week courses of Omeprazole & Sodium bicarbonate may be considered.
Maintenance Of Healing Of Erosive Esophagitis: Omeprazole & Sodium bicarbonate is indicated to maintain healing of erosive esophagitis. Controlled studies do not extend beyond 12 months.
Reduction Of Risk of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding In Critically Ill Patients (40mg oral suspension only): Omeprazole & Sodium bicarbonate Powder for Oral Suspension 40 mg/1680 mg is indicated for the reduction of risk of upper GI bleeding in critically ill patients. [See Clinical Studies, Reduction of Risk of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Critically Ill Patients]
Since both the 20 mg and 40 mg capsules contain the same amount of sodium bicarbonate (1100 mg), two capsules of 20 mg are not equivalent to one capsule of 40 mg; therefore, two 20 mg capsules should not be substituted for one capsule 40 mg.
Short-Term Treatment of Active Duodenal Ulcer: 20 mg Once daily for 4 weeks
Benign Gastric Ulcer: 40 mg Once daily for 4 weeks
Symptomatic GERD (with no esophageal erosions): 20 mg Once daily for up to 4 weeks
Erosive Esophagitis: 20 mg Once daily for 4 weeks
Maintenance of Healing of Erosive Esophagitis: 20 mg Once daily
Reduction of Risk of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Critically Ill Patients (40 mg oral suspension only): 40 mg initially followed by 40 mg 6 hours later and 40 mg daily thereafter for 14 days
Should be taken on an empty stomach. Take at least 1 hr before a meal.
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