Kenyan Health Patient Information Leaflet
Proton Pump Inhibitor [EPC]
Use(s) 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 Clinical selection for Omeprazole/Domperidone should follow culture results where relevant, Kenya STG/EML recommendations, and the current product SmPC. Class context: Proton Pump Inhibitor [EPC]. Confirm site-specific dose, duration and monitoring before prescribing.
Directions for adults 18 years of age and older this product is to be used once a day (every 24 hours), every day for 14 days it may take 1 to 4 days for full effect; some people get complete relief of symptoms within 24 hours 14-Day Course of Treatment swallow 1 tablet with a glass of water before eating in the morning take every day for 14 days do not take more than 1 tablet a day do not use for more than 14 days unless directed by your doctor swallow whole. Do not chew or crush tablets Repeated 14-Day Courses (if needed) you may repeat a 14-day course every 4 months do not take for more than 14 days or more often than every 4 months unless directed by a doctor children under 18 years of age: ask a doctor. Heartburn in children may sometimes be caused by a serious condition.
[From component Omeprazole] Candidiasis, GI disturbances, skin rashes, photosensitivity, stomatitis blood dyscrasia, hypersensitivity, CNS effects, paraesthesia, malaise, alopecia, muscle weakness, myalgia, peripheral oedema, gynaecomatia, hepatitis.
Store as labelled. Keep out of reach of children.