Lokit 20 mg

Indication

Proton pump inhibitor that reduces stomach acid. Used for gastric and duodenal ulcers, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (heartburn, acid regurgitation), reflux oesophagitis, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, and with antibiotics for Helicobacter pylori eradication. Prescription only medicine.

Ingredients

• Omeprazole BP 20 mg (as enteric
• coated pellets)

Direction

Oral route, as directed by the physician. Usual adult dose: 1 capsule (20 mg) once daily, preferably before breakfast; swallow whole with water, do not chew or crush. Dose and duration depend on the condition being treated.

Side effects

• Headache
• Abdominal pain
• nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhoea
• constipation or flatulence
• Dizziness
• Skin rash or itching
• Long
• term use may lower magnesium or vitamin B12 levels and increase fracture risk
• Rarely
• serious allergic reactions
• stop use and seek medical help

Precautions

• Prescription only medicine
• use under medical supervision
• Do not use if allergic to omeprazole or other proton pump inhibitors
• Tell your doctor about other medicines
• especially clopidogrel
• warfarin
• methotrexate or HIV medicines
• Seek medical advice if you have unexplained weight loss
• difficulty swallowing
• vomiting blood or black stools
• Use with caution in liver impairment
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use if pregnant or breastfeeding
• Keep out of reach of children