Omepron Dosage/Direction for Use

20 mg capsule: Adult dose: Orally (by mouth), 1 capsule once a day 30 minutes to 1 hour before breakfast with a full glass of water.
Take the medicine for 14 days.
Or, as directed by a doctor.
Do not take more than 20 mg (1 capsule) per day.
Do not take a 14-day course more often than every 4 months unless directed by a doctor.
Capsules should be swallowed whole. Do not split, crush or chew.
For children under 18 years old, ask a doctor.
Alternative Administration Option: For patients who are unable to swallow the capsule whole, the capsule may be opened and the contents swallowed directly with a half glass of liquid or after mixing with a slightly acidic fluid such as applesauce, fruit juice and yoghurt or in non-carbonated water. The mixture should be taken immediately and should not be stored for future use. The pellets must not be chewed or crushed.
40 mg capsule: Capsules should be swallowed whole. Do not split, crush or chew. (See table.)

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Powder for injection: Omeprazole (Omepron) should be administered only by slow intravenous (IV) injection (not less than 2.5 minutes) at a rate of no greater than 4 mL/minute.
Omeprazole (Omepron) IV injection is NOT intended for use as IV infusion.
Recommended Dose: 40 mg once daily.
Patients with Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome may require a higher dose and/or several doses. Individual dosage adjustment is necessary in these patients.
Parenteral omeprazole should be shifted to oral omeprazole as soon as feasible. Usual treatment period for intravenous omeprazole is 2-3 days.
Inspect the solution for particulate matter and discoloration before administration.
If intravenous therapy is necessary for more than three days, dosage must be adjusted and reduced to 10-20 mg per day based on patient's response.
Preparation of Dosage Form: Reconstitute powder with 10 mL of the solvent provided. No other solution should be used.
Stability: Omeprazole should be used within 4 hours after reconstitution.