Gaster Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Omeprazole

Indications/Uses

Gastric & duodenal ulcer, reflux oesophagitis & Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.

Dosage/Direction for Use

20 mg once daily for 4-6 wk.

Administration

Should be taken with food: Take immediately before a meal.

Special Precautions

Should not be recommended in case of malignancy.

Adverse Reactions

Nausea, headache, diarrhoea, constipation & rarely, skin rash.

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Drug Interactions

Prolongs elimination of diazepam, warfarin & phenytoin, drugs metabolised by oxidation in the liver & drugs metabolised via CYP450 enzyme system.

MIMS Class

Antacids, Antireflux Agents & Antiulcerants

ATC Classification

A02BC01 - omeprazole ; Belongs to the class of proton pump inhibitors. Used in the treatment of peptic ulcer and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

Thai FDA Category

Presentation/Packing

Form

Gaster cap 20 mg

Packing/Price

2 × 7's;20 × 7's

Gaster

omeprazole

Manufacturer:

Unison

Distributor:

Medline

Marketer:

B.Grimm Pharma