Sandoz Omeprazole 20 20 mg Capsule
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 21 September 2022
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of duodenal and gastric ulcers, reflux oesophagitis, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
Dosage (summary)
20 mg once daily for duodenal ulcer; 10-40 mg for reflux oesophagitis.
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Safety in pregnancy and lactation not established; excreted in breast milk.
Key Drug Interactions
- Clopidogrel
- Nelfinavir
- Atazanavir
- Digoxin
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to omeprazole
- Concomitant use with St John's Wort
Common side effects
- Headache
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhoea
- Nausea
- Constipation
Counselling Points
- Take in the morning with water
- Do not chew or crush capsules
- Monitor for signs of hypomagnesaemia
Serious warnings
- Risk of hypomagnesaemia
- Increased risk of fractures
- Acute interstitial nephritis
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