Question 1

maximum dosage of omeprazole?

Accepted Answer

40mg bid: One can always take more, but unlikely to have effect.

Question 2

what dosage of prilosec omeprazole should i take if am on  long term nsaids ? should i take the 20 mg or the 40 and what is the frequency? thank u drs

Accepted Answer

20mg daily before...: ...breakfast might suffice, but you haven't told us what NSAID and at what dose you're taking, nor what kind of NSAID damage you may already have suffered. No drug is without risk, so use the lowest effective acid blocker medication for prophylaxis against NSAID-injury.

Question 3

what would be a suitable famotidine dosage to replace 2 separate 20mg of omeprazole a day (40mg in total a day) ? i take domperidone as well.

Accepted Answer

Famotidine: Famotidine (pepcid) is available otc as a 20mg tablet. Prescription strength is 40mg per day. It is always a good idea to ask your pharmacist to run a drug interaction profile anytime you choose to mix medications.

Question 4

omeprazole supposed to take half to one hour before food. missed dosage. can i take it even though i have already eaten? am also on antibiotics.

Accepted Answer

Missed dose: You can take Omeprazole at any time along with your antibiotics. It is better, however, if you take if 1/2 hour before breakfast. Sometimes, people with severe reflux need to take it twice/day.

Question 5

what is the standard dosage of omeprazole for treating gastritis and for how long? i've been using zantac 150 instead, sometimes twice a day. thanks!

Accepted Answer

Acute or chronic : Acute for 2 weeks 
Chronic can be up to 10 weeks
Suggest exclude H Pylori infection and incorporating proper diet.

Question 6

can i take azithromycin(5 day dosage)  250 mg with omeprazole 40 mg?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can take: them  without   serious interaction if taken as directed.

Question 7

i have this irritating cough from gerd, i know omeprazole is one of proton inhibitors used in the treatment. what's the appropriate dosage to treat it. i used to rush my food which i'm gradually taking care of, but no other issue except coughing?

Accepted Answer

GERD: The best course of action is to see an ENT/Allergist and/or a Gastroenterologist to evaluate your esophagus and recommend treatment for GERD.

Question 8

what is generally the correct dosage and timing of omeprazole for treatment of active gastric ulcer symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Omeprazole : Either 20mg or 40mg twice a day, before breakfast and before bedtime. Now, this information should hopefully help you engage in a discussion with your doctor and not to self treat or diagnose yourself. There is more to managing  an ulcer than just  omeprazole

Question 9

what is the proper dosage for amoxycillin-omeprazole-metronidazole combination? he has all symptoms of ulcer. the gp prescribed an antacid and omeprazole only. he cries and writhes in pain despite that?

Accepted Answer

: I would never self treat an 8 yo kid for an ulcer based on symptoms you decide are relevant. I never saw one in an 8 yo in 4 decades of practice. If you truly believe it have the kid evaluated by a pedi-GI doctor who can do a endoscopy and validate or exclude the label.

Question 10

can omeprazole cause hoarseness, loss of voice and sore throat? since having my dosage upped to 20mg 2 x daily i have been getting these symptoms.

Accepted Answer

Omeprazole dosage: This is not a normal side effect of Omeprazole but it can occur.
. The use of omeprazole would effective if 40 mg is taken only in am before any eating or drinking

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What dosage of prilosec omeprazole should i take if am on long term nsaids ? should i take the 20 mg or the 40 and what is the frequency? thank u drs

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What would be a suitable famotidine dosage to replace 2 separate 20mg of omeprazole a day (40mg in total a day) ? i take domperidone as well.

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Omeprazole supposed to take half to one hour before food. missed dosage. can i take it even though i have already eaten? am also on antibiotics.

A member asked:

What is the standard dosage of omeprazole for treating gastritis and for how long? i've been using zantac 150 instead, sometimes twice a day. thanks!

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Can i take azithromycin(5 day dosage) 250 mg with omeprazole 40 mg?

A member asked:

I have this irritating cough from gerd, i know omeprazole is one of proton inhibitors used in the treatment. what's the appropriate dosage to treat it. i used to rush my food which i'm gradually taking care of, but no other issue except coughing?

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What is generally the correct dosage and timing of omeprazole for treatment of active gastric ulcer symptoms?

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What is the proper dosage for amoxycillin-omeprazole-metronidazole combination? he has all symptoms of ulcer. the gp prescribed an antacid and omeprazole only. he cries and writhes in pain despite that?

A member asked:

Can omeprazole cause hoarseness, loss of voice and sore throat? since having my dosage upped to 20mg 2 x daily i have been getting these symptoms.

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