What is omeprazole DR 40mg used for?
Omeprazole 40mg Capsules are used to treat the following conditions: In adults: ‘Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease’ (GORD). This is where acid from the stomach escapes into the gullet (the tube which connects your throat to your stomach) causing pain, inflammation and heartburn.
How many times a day can you take omeprazole 40 mg?
Adults—20 or 40 milligrams (mg) one, two, or three times a day before a meal. The dose is usually taken together with clarithromycin or clarithromycin plus amoxicillin. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed. Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
What are the side effects of omeprazole 40 mg?
Common side effects of omeprazole include:
- headache.
- abdominal pain.
- diarrhea.
- nausea.
- vomiting.
- gas (flatulence)
- dizziness.
- upper respiratory infection.
Can you take omeprazole before bed?
Immediate-release omeprazole at bedtime may be used in lieu of the evening dose a delayed-release PPI if nocturnal symptoms are not adequately relieved.
What kind of Medicine is Mylan omeprazole used for?
It is supplied by Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.. Omeprazole is used in the treatment of barrett’s esophagus; gerd; erosive esophagitis; duodenal ulcer; indigestion (and more), and belongs to the drug class proton pump inhibitors.
What are the ingredients in omeprazole 40mg capsules?
The active substance is omeprazole. Omeprazole 40mg Capsules contain 40 mg of omeprazole. The other ingredients are mannitol, crospovidone, hypromellose, poloxamer, meglumine, povidone, methacrylic acid ethyl acrylate copolymer, triethyl citrate and magnesium stearate.
How much omeprazole should I take per day?
The usual recommended dose of omeprazole is 10 mg to 40 mg once daily. The dose and length of treatment depends on the condition being treated. This medication can be taken with or without food and should be swallowed whole with water.
What causes stomach ulcers when taking omeprazole 40 mg?
Ulcers caused by medicines called NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs). Omeprazole 40 mg Capsules can also be used to stop ulcers from forming if you are taking NSAIDs. Too much acid in the stomach caused by a growth in the pancreas (Zollinger-Ellison syndrome).