generic prilosec capsules for treatment of gerd, gastric & duodenal ulcer

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Generic Prilosec (Omez Capsules) is a medicine which is a proton pump inhibitor. It is used in the treatment of dyspepsia, peptic ulcer disease (PUD) (Gastric and Duodenal), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GORD/GERD), laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.

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  • 1. Generic Prilosec TabletsGeneric Prilosec (Omez Capsules) is used inthe treatment of Dyspepsia, Peptic UlcerDisease (PUD) (Gastric and Duodenal),Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease(GORD/GERD), Laryngopharyngeal Reflux(LPR) and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland

2. Generic Prilosec TabletsActive IngredientThe active ingredient present inGeneric Prilosec is OmeprazoleMagnesium.Omeprazole Magnesium is a white tooff white powder which is slightlysoluble in water at 25C, and it issoluble in methanol. The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland 3. Generic Prilosec TabletsChemical Structure The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland 4. Generic Prilosec TabletsIndicationsGeneric Prilosec is a proton pump inhibitorthat is used for:Treatment of duodenal ulcer in adultsTreatment of gastric ulcer in adultsTreatment of gastroesophageal refluxdisease (GERD)Maintenance of healing of erosiveesophagitisTreatment of pathological hypersecretoryconditions The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland 5. Generic Prilosec TabletsIndicationsTreat a rare condition calledZollinger-Ellison syndrome The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland 6. Generic Prilosec TabletsHow Does Omeprazole work?Omeprazole works by decreasingthe amount of acid made by thestomach, to give relief ofsymptoms and allow healing totake place. This does not stopfood being digested in the normalway. The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland 7. Generic Prilosec TabletsRecommended Adult DosageSwallow Omeprazole capsules wholewith a glass of water. Do not crush orchew.Short-Term Treatment of ActiveDuodenal UlcerThe recommended dosage is 20 mgOnce daily for 4 weeks. Some patientsmay require treatment for an additional4 weeks The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland 8. Generic Prilosec TabletsRecommended Adult DosageH. pylori Eradication to Reduce the Riskof Duodenal Ulcer Recurrence:Triple Therapy consisting of a combinationof Prilosec 20 mg, Amoxicillin 1000 mg andClarithromycin 500 mg. Each medicinetwice daily for 10 daysDual Therapy: Prilosec 40 mg once dailyfor 14 daysClarithromycin 500 mg three times daily for14 days The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland 9. Generic Prilosec TabletsRecommended Adult DosageGastric Ulcer:The recommended dosage is 40 mg oncedaily for 4 to 8 weeksGERD:The recommended dosage is 20 mg oncedaily for 4 to 8 weeksMaintenance of Healing of ErosiveEsophagitis:The recommended dosage is 20 mg oncedaily The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland 10. Generic Prilosec TabletsRecommended Adult DosagePathological Hypersecretory Conditions:The recommended dosage is 60 mg oncedaily(varies with individual patient) The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland 11. Generic Prilosec TabletsMissed DoseIf you miss a dose, take it as soon asyou remember.However, if you remember when it isalmost time for your next dose, takeonly your usual dose at that time. The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland 12. Generic Prilosec TabletsContraindicationsGeneric Prilosec (Omez Capsules) arecontraindicated in the following cases:Known hypersensitivity to OmeprazoleMagnesium or any inactive ingredients ofthis medication. The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland 13. Generic Prilosec TabletsSide Effects of Generic PrilosecThe side effects of Generic Prilosec(Omez Capsules) with an incidence rateof 2% or more are headache,abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea,vomiting, and flatulence The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland 14. Generic Prilosec TabletsWarnings And PrecautionsConcomitant Gastric Malignancy:Symptomatic response to therapy withGeneric Prilosec Capsules does not precludethe presence of gastric malignancy.Atrophic Gastritis has been observed ingastric corpus biopsies from patients treatedlong-term with Generic Prilosec Capsules. The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland 15. Generic Prilosec TabletsOverdosage SymptomsSymptoms of overdosage werevariable, but included confusion,drowsiness, blurred vision,tachycardia, nausea, vomiting,diaphoresis, flushing, headache, drymouth, and other adverse reactionssimilar to those seen in normal use. The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland 16. Generic Prilosec TabletsOverdose TreatmentThere is no specific antidote toOmeprazole Magnesium .The patient has to be observedclosely and treatment should besymptomatic and supportive. The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland 17. Generic Prilosec TabletsOmez CapsulesManufactured by Dr. Reddy'sLaboratories Ltd.For more information click here The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland