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Omeprazole / Lomac / Ocid / Merpasec / Zanpro / Gastrogard

OMEPRAZOLE

Category

Anti-Ulcer drug

Action

Proton pump inhibitor

Indication

Gastric and duodenal ulcer, peptic ulcer, acid reflux, erosive esophagitis. 

Dose
  • Dog> 0.5-1.5mg/kg   IV, PO, BD
  • Cat> 0.75-1mg/kg PO, OD
  • Horse> 1-4mg/kg  PO, OD
Contraindications

Renal failure. 

Hypersensitivity to the drug. 

Adverse Effects

Vomiting, decreased appetite, gas and diarrhoea

Availability

Kick-ulcer(37%)-oral paste-

  • 6. 15 gm

Lomac capsule

  • 10 mg
  • 20 mg

Inj Ocid

  • 40 mg vial
  • IV

Tab ocid

  • 10 mg, 20 mg

10 mg, 20mg, 40 mg capsule and 40 mg vial( IV) are available by the trade name of Losec, Gastrogard, Zanpro, Meprasec

 

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