Omeprazole, sodium bicarbonate, and magnesium hydroxide is a combination medication that is used to treat symptoms of acid reflux, including heartburn and indigestion. It works by reducing the amount of acid produced in the stomach and neutralizing existing stomach acid. This medication is commonly used for short-term relief of symptoms and is typically taken before meals. It is important to follow the dosing instructions provided by your healthcare provider and to talk to your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or worsen while taking this medication.
Reflux Oesophagitis:
Adults: 20 Mg Once Daily For 4 Wk, Extend For A Further 4-8 Weeks If Not Fully Healed.
Refractory Cases:
Adult: 40 Mg Once Daily.
Acid-reflux Disease:
Adults: Long-term Management, 10 Mg Once Daily, Increase To 20 Mg Once Daily If Symptoms Return.
Benign Duodenal Ulceration:
Adults: 20 Mg Once Daily For 4 Weeks. Severe Cases; Increasing To 40 Mg Once Daily.
Prevention Of Relapse:
Adult: 10 Mg Once Daily, Increased To 20 Mg Once Daily If Symptoms Return.
Duodenal Ulceration With Helicobacter Pylori:
Adults: 40 Mg Daily With Amoxicillin 1.5-2 Gm Daily For 2 Weeks.
Benign Gastric Ulceration:
Adults: 20 Mg Once Daily For 8 Wk. In Severe Cases, Increase To 40 Mg Once Daily.
Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome:
Adults: 60 Mg Once Daily Adjusted To Response. Usual Maintenance: 20-120 Mg Daily. Doses Over 80 Mg Daily Are Given In Two Divided Doses.
Acid Aspiration:
Adults: 40 Mg In The Evening Of The Day Before Surgery, Then 40 Mg 1-4 Hr Prior To Surgery.
Omeprazole + Sodium Bicarbonate + Magnesium Hydroxide is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any components of the formulation. Hypersensitivity reactions may include anaphylaxis, anaphylactic shock, angioedema, bronchospasm, interstitial nephritis, and urticaria.
Precautions
Omeprazole + Sodium Bicarbonate + Magnesium Hydroxide is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any components of the formulation. Hypersensitivity reactions may include anaphylaxis, anaphylactic shock, angioedema, bronchospasm, interstitial nephritis, and urticaria.
Lactation
Contraindicated or Not Recommended.
Side Effects
Headache
Gi Upset
Skin Rashes
Paraesthesia
Dizziness
Somnolence
Insomnia
Arthralgia
Myalgia
Increased Risk Of Gi Infections. Increase In Liver Enzymes.