Used in the treatment of duodenal ulcer, gastric ulcer, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug-associated gastric and duodenal ulcers or erosions, Helicobacter pylori eradication in peptic ulcer disease, reflux esophagitis, symptomatic gastroesophageal reflux disease, acid-related dyspepsia, Zollinger Ellison syndrome and patients considered to be at risk of aspiration of gastric contents during general anesthesia/acid aspiration prophylaxis.