Kenyan Health Patient Information Leaflet
Proton Pump Inhibitor [EPC]
Use(s) treats frequent heartburn (occurs 2 or more days a week) not intended for immediate relief of heartburn; this drug may take 1 to 4 days for full effect Clinical selection for Omeprazole should follow culture results where relevant, Kenya STG/EML recommendations, and the current product SmPC. Class context: Proton Pump Inhibitor [EPC]. Confirm site-specific dose, duration and monitoring before prescribing.
Directions for adults 18 years of age and older this product is to be used once a day (every 24 hours), every day for 14 days it may take 1 to 4 days for full effect; some people get complete relief of symptoms within 24 hours 14-Day Course of Treatment swallow 1 tablet with a glass of water before eating in the morning take every day for 14 days do not take more than 1 tablet a day do not use for more than 14 days unless directed by your doctor swallow whole. Do not chew or crush tablets Repeated 14-Day Courses (if needed) you may repeat a 14-day course every 4 months do not take for more than 14 days or more often than every 4 months unless directed by a doctor children under 18 years of age: ask a doctor. Heartburn in children may sometimes be caused by a serious condition.
Candidiasis, GI disturbances, skin rashes, photosensitivity, stomatitis blood dyscrasia, hypersensitivity, CNS effects, paraesthesia, malaise, alopecia, muscle weakness, myalgia, peripheral oedema, gynaecomatia, hepatitis.
Store as labelled. Keep out of reach of children.