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How to Take Omeprazole and it's Dose

Written by - Anushta Chandrapalan, M.Sc

Medically Checked by - Dr. M. Sree Mohana Preetha, Doctor of Pharmacy

Last Updated on Jul 10, 2023

It comes as a tablet and capsule to take by mouth, before food.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

PO- The recommended adult oral dose is 20 mg once daily.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Omeprazole

This medication is a proton pump inhibitor, prescribed for indigestion, peptic ulcer and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GORD/GERD).

Trade Names/Brand Names of Omeprazole

India :

Emopoz D | Praz -DM | OZL (20mg) | Velrid -O | Pep - DM | Axefire (20mg) | Riazole D | Omdom (20mg/10mg) | Omez (40mg) | OM-D

International :

Prilosec

Last Updated on Jul 10, 2023

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