Omeprazole and Sodium Bicarbonate Capsule

Dosage form: capsule
Drug class:Proton pump inhibitors

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jun 1, 2021.

INDICATIONS & USAGE

Omeprazole and Sodium Bicarbonate Capsules are indicated in adults for the:

• short-term treatment of active duodenal ulcer. Most patients heal within four weeks. Some patients may require an additional four weeks of therapy.
• short-term treatment (4 to 8 weeks) of active benign gastric ulcer.
• treatment of heartburn and other symptoms associated with GERD for up to 4 weeks.
• short-term treatment (4 to 8 weeks) of EE due to acid-mediated GERD which has been diagnosed by endoscopy in adults.
  • The efficacy of Omeprazole and Sodium Bicarbonate Capsules used for longer than 8 weeks in patient with EE has not been established. If a patient does not respond to 8 weeks of treatment, an additional 4 weeks of treatment may be given. If there is recurrence of EE or GERD symptoms (e.g., heartburn), additional 4 to 8-week courses of Omeprazole and Sodium Bicarbonate Capsules may be considered.
• maintenance of healing of EE due to acid-mediated GERD. Controlled studies do not extend beyond 12 months

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION

Important Administration Instructions

• Omeprazole and Sodium Bicarbonate is available as a capsule in 20 mg and 40 mg strengths of omeprazole for adult use. All recommended doses throughout the labeling are based upon omeprazole.
• The sodium content of Omeprazole and Sodium Bicarbonate Capsules should be taken into consideration when prescribing this product [ seeWarnings and Precautions (5.3)] :
  • Omeprazole and Sodium Bicarbonate Capsule: each 20 mg and 40 mg capsule contains 1,100 mg (13 mEq) of sodium bicarbonate. The total content of sodium in each capsule is 304 mg.
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