Prosec/Prosec IV Dosage/Direction for Use

Prosec: NSAID-associated complications: NSAID-associated duodenal or gastric ulcer and gastroduodenal erosions, 20 mg once daily for 4 weeks if not fully healed; prophylaxis in patients with a history of NSAID-associated duodenal or gastric ulcers, gastroduodenal lesions, or dyspeptic symptoms who require continued NSAID treatment, 20 mg once daily.
Peptic ulcer associated with Helicobacter Pylori: See table.

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For Acid-related dyspepsia: 10 mg-20 mg daily for 2 to 4 weeks.
For Gastro-esophageal reflux disease: 20 mg-40 mg daily for 4 to 12 weeks; thereafter maintenance therapy can be continued with 20 mg daily. (0.7 mg-1.4 mg per kg body weight daily up to a maximum daily dose of 40 mg for 4 to 12 weeks for children).
For Peptic ulcer disease: Single daily dose of 20 mg or 40 mg in severe cases. Treatment is continued for 4 weeks for duodenal cancer and 8 weeks for gastric ulcer. 10 mg-20 mg daily for maintenance.
For Prophylaxis of acid aspiration: 40 mg the evening before surgery and 40 mg on the day of surgery 2 to 6 hours before the procedure.
Omeprazole should be taken before meals.
Or as prescribed by the physician.
Prosec IV: Duodenal ulcer, gastric ulcer and gastro-esophageal reflux disease: 40 mg once daily until oral administration is possible.
Prophylaxis of acid aspiration: 40 mg completed 1 hour before surgery.
In patients with Zollinger-Ellison syndrome: the recommended initial dose is 60 mg daily. Higher daily doses may be required and the doses should be adjusted individually. When doses exceed 60 mg daily, the dose should be divided and given twice daily.