Gazigon 20 mg Capsules
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 12 July 2022
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of duodenal and gastric ulcers, reflux oesophagitis, and GERD.
Dosage (summary)
20 mg once daily for duodenal ulcer; 10-40 mg for prevention; 20 mg for gastric ulcer and reflux.
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Safety in pregnancy and lactation not established.
Key Drug Interactions
- Clopidogrel
- Nelfinavir
- Atazanavir
- Methotrexate
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to omeprazole
- Concomitant use with nelfinavir
Common side effects
- Headache
- Abdominal pain
- Constipation
- Diarrhoea
- Nausea
Counselling Points
- Take in the morning with water
- Do not chew or crush capsules
- Report any unusual symptoms
Serious warnings
- Risk of gastric malignancy
- Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhoea
- Acute interstitial nephritis
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