Effects and dosage of Omeprazol 20mg STADA®

Omeprazole 20mg STADA® contains the active ingredient omeprazol, which is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). The drug works by reducing the amount of acid secreted by the stomach. The drug is used to treat stomach and esophagus disorders (such as acid reflux, ulcers). For the drug to take effect, it is necessary to know the exact dose.

Effect of Omeprazol 20mg STADA

Omeprazole 20mg STADA® contains the active ingredient omeprazol, which is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). The drug works by reducing the amount of acid secreted by the stomach. The drug is used to treat stomach and esophagus disorders (such as acid reflux, ulcers).

Medications help heal stomach and esophageal damage caused by acids, help prevent ulcers and may help prevent esophageal cancer.

In addition to Omeprazol 20mg STADA®, currently on the market there is Omeprazol 40mg STADA®.

The drug works by reducing the amount of acid secreted by the stomach.

Dosage of Omeprazol 20mg STADA®

The information provided is not a substitute for medical advice. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist before deciding to take medication.

Dosage of Omeprazol 20mg STADA® for adults

1. Usual adult dose for duodenal ulcer disease: You take 20 mg once daily before meals. Most patients are treated within 4-8 weeks.
2. Usual Adult Dose for Peptic Ulcer: Take 40 mg once daily before meals for 4 to 8 weeks.
3. Usual adult dose for erosive esophageal ulcer disease: You should take 20 mg once daily before meals. The dosage may be increased to 40 mg per day based on the desired clinical response and tolerability of the patient.
4. Usual Adult Dose for Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome: Initial dose: 60 mg once daily.

Maintenance dose: the dose may be up to 120 mg of the drug, 3 times a day. Dosages above 80 mg per day should be divided into small doses.

Usual adult dose for gastroesophageal reflux disease

Initial dose: 20 mg once daily before meals for 4 to 8 weeks Dosage may be increased to 40 mg daily if necessary.

Maintenance dose: you may be prescribed prolonged therapy at a dose of 10-20 mg per day.

Usual adult dose for indigestion

Prevent frequent heartburn: you take 20 mg of the drug once a day, before meals, for 14 days.

Dosage of Omeprazol 20mg STADA® for children

Usual pediatric dose for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

1. Children
2. Children from 5-10 kg: you give children 5 mg of medication per day;
3. Children from 10-20 kg: you give children 10 mg of medication per day;
4. Children from> 20 kg: you give your child 20 mg daily.

Usual pediatric dose for erosive esophagitis

Children under 1 month of age: the safety and effectiveness of the drug have not been proven.

Children from 1 month old to 1 year old:

1. Children from 3 to 5 kg: You give your child 2.5 mg of the drug per day;
2. Children from 5-10 kg: you give children 5 mg of medication per day;
3. Children from> 10 kg: you give your child 10 mg of medication per day.

Children from 1 to 16 years old:

1. Children from 5-10 kg: you give children 5 mg of medication per day;
2. Children from 10-20 kg: you give children 10 mg of medication per day;
3. Children from> 20 kg: you give your child 20 mg daily.

Consult your doctor if you plan to give this medication to a child.

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