- INDICATIONS
– Short-term treatment of the symptoms of [GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX], such as [GASTRIC HYPERACIDITY] or acid regurgitation in adults.
- POSOLOGY
“ORAL ADMINISTRATION”
– Adults:
* Gastric reflux: 20 mg / 24 h. Usually 2-3 days of treatment are required to eliminate symptoms. Suspend treatment when symptoms disappear, generally in about 7 days. Maximum duration of treatment 14 days.
– Children and adolescents <18 years: safety and efficacy have not been evaluated.
– Elderly: does not require dosage adjustment.
Missed dose : take as soon as possible, unless there is a short time before the next dose. In this case, skip the dose. Do not double the dose in the next administration.
- DOSAGE IN KIDNEY INSUFFICIENCY
It does not require dosage adjustment.
- DOSAGE IN LIVER INSUFFICIENCY
Usually a dose of 10-20 mg / 24 h is sufficient.
- ADVICE TO THE PATIENT
– Do not stop treatment until your doctor tells you to, even if the symptoms have disappeared. A premature suspension could cause symptoms to reappear.
– Advise your doctor about the medications you are taking.
– Tell your doctor and / or pharmacist if you have any of these symptoms:
* Intense and / or persistent diarrhea.
* Significant and unjustified weight loss, frequent vomiting, difficulty swallowing or presence of blood in vomit or stool.
* Unexcused tiredness, dizziness, muscle stiffness, seizures or cardiac arrhythmias.
* Appearance of skin lesions, especially in areas exposed to the sun, accompanied by joint pain.
* Symptoms of indigestion or heartburn frequently, despite treatment, especially if you are over 55 years old.
