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Suggest Right Omeprazole Dosage
Question: Hi, I was prescribed 20 mg caps of omeprazole,. The directions are one every 12 hours when prilosec otc says one every 24 hours. I guess they are the same drug with some differences but I just wanted to make sure the dosage was correct and safe. Thanks
Brief Answer:
It is safe
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Omeprazole and pirlosec are the same drug.
The usual dose is one a day.
But it can be used twice a day in case the symptoms do not respond to once a day or if the complaints are more severe.
Twice a day is also used in case of ulcer disease and sometimes in GERD.
It is SAFE to take it twice a day.
Hope this helps.
Do get back in case you have further queries.
Regards
Dr Samir Patil
It is safe
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Omeprazole and pirlosec are the same drug.
The usual dose is one a day.
But it can be used twice a day in case the symptoms do not respond to once a day or if the complaints are more severe.
Twice a day is also used in case of ulcer disease and sometimes in GERD.
It is SAFE to take it twice a day.
Hope this helps.
Do get back in case you have further queries.
Regards
Dr Samir Patil
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Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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Brief Answer:
Get well
Detailed Answer:
My pleasure
Mr XXXXXXX
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Detailed Answer:
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