How long should I take omeprazole 40 mg?

Adults—40 milligrams (mg) once a day for 4 to 8 weeks. Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Can I take omeprazole 40 mg twice daily?

It’s usual to take omeprazole once a day in the morning. For severe illness, you can take it twice a day – in the morning and in the evening. Common side effects include headaches, diarrhoea and stomach pain. These tend to be mild and go away when you stop taking the medicine.

What is omeprazole capsules used to treat?

Nonprescription (over-the-counter) omeprazole is used to treat frequent heartburn (heartburn that occurs at least 2 or more days a week) in adults. Omeprazole is in a class of medications called proton-pump inhibitors. It works by decreasing the amount of acid made in the stomach.

What are the long-term effects of omeprazole?

Long-term suppression of stomach acid by omeprazole may cause side effects. Long-term use of omeprazole may cause pancreatitis, according to Drugs.com. Pancreatitis is the inflammation of the pancreas, an organ that produces digestive enzymes important for the digestion of fats and carbohydrates.

What is the Max dose of omeprazole?

Initial dose: 60 mg orally once a day. Maximum dose: 360 mg/day (as 120 mg orally 3 times a day) Comments: -Doses higher than 80 mg should be given in divided doses.

When to take omeprazole daily?

Prescription omeprazoleis usually taken once a day before a meal but may be taken twice a day when used with other medications to eliminate H. pylori, or up to three times a day, before meals when used to treat conditions in which the stomach produces too much acid.

How often can you take omeprazole?

Omeprazole is available as a delayed release capsule or tablet, suspension powder or in a packet. All of these will be taken orally, typically once a day for up to 14 days in a row. Treatment may be repeated every 4 months as necessary.