• 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
Omeprazole oral capsule is used for short-term treatment of duodenal and gastric ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Omeprazole
Omeprazole 20 mg gastro-resistant tablets - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) by Dexcel Pharma Ltd
Swallow whole
31–40 kg
Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI)
Purpose
not intended for immediate relief of heartburn; this drug may take 1 to 4 days for full effect
Use
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
Omeprazole starts to work within 2 to 3 days, but it may take up to 4 weeks for it to work fully
The chance may be higher if you take this medicine (omeprazole delayed-release capsules and tablets) in high doses or for longer than a year, or if you are older than 50 years old
The standard dose will vary based on the condition that is being treated, as well as if the dog is taking any other medications