Omeprazole GPO 20 mg

Indication

Proton pump inhibitor (antiulcerant) for gastric and duodenal ulcers, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease and reflux oesophagitis, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, and Helicobacter pylori eradication in combination with antibiotics.

Ingredients

• Omeprazole 20 mg

Direction

Usually 20 mg once daily before breakfast, swallowed whole with water (do not chew or crush), for 2-8 weeks depending on the condition; dose and duration as directed by a doctor.

Side effects

• Headache
• Abdominal pain
• diarrhoea
• constipation
• nausea
• vomiting or flatulence
• Dizziness or skin rash
• Long
• term use: low magnesium or vitamin B12
• increased risk of bone fractures
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.

Precautions

• When gastric ulcer is suspected
• the possibility of malignancy should be excluded
• as treatment may alleviate symptoms and delay diagnosis.
• Do not use if allergic to omeprazole or other proton pump inhibitors.
• May interact with clopidogrel
• warfarin
• phenytoin
• methotrexate and some HIV medicines
• tell your doctor about other medicines.
• Use in pregnancy or breastfeeding only on medical advice.
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.