Uses of Ocid 20mg

Ocid 20mg drug containing the main ingredient is Omeprazole to treat diseases of the digestive system such as peptic ulcer disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease. It is a specific inhibitor that acts by blocking the proton pump system H+ K+ ATPase of the parietal cells of the stomach.
Omeprazole has the characteristics of being degraded in an acidic environment, so the drug is prepared in the form of coated tablets that do not dissolve in the stomach and are only absorbed in the duodenum and small intestine. The drug begins to take effect 1 hour after oral administration, peak plasma concentrations are reached after 2 hours, and the drug is completely absorbed after 3 to 6 hours. The total half-life of the drug is 40 minutes and there is no change in the duration of treatment After consecutive administration of single daily doses, bioavailability increases to 60%.

Ocid 20mg drug is indicated in the treatment of some of the following cases:
Combined treatment with prevention of recurrence of peptic ulcer, gastroesophageal reflux disease. Treatment of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome with long-term goals to limit the pathology of gastric hypersecretion. Dosage reference is as follows:
Patients with duodenal ulcer use 1 tablet of 20 mg/day for 2-4 weeks. Patients with peptic ulcer and gastroesophageal reflux disease take 1 tablet of 20 mg/day, orally for 4-8 weeks. In cases of resistance to other therapies, the dose may be increased to 40 mg/day. Patients with Zollinger-Ellison syndrome take 60 mg/day. Prophylaxis of peptic ulcer recurrence: 20-40 mg/day.

In order to ensure that the active ingredient Omeprazole works to its maximum effect and ensures the effectiveness of treatment for the user, the correct use plays a very important role. Therefore, patients need to pay attention to some of the following:
Ocid 20mg is used orally. The best time to take Ocid 20mg is before meals. When taking the tablet, swallow the tablet whole, and avoid crushing, chewing, or breaking the tablet, as this can cause all of the active ingredient Omeprazole to be released at once, increasing the risk of side effects. In some cases, antacids can be used in combination with Omeprazole. Therefore, if the patient is taking sucralfate, Omeprazole should be taken at least 30 minutes before taking sucralfate. Omeprazole should not be used in therapeutic doses for more than 14 days. If you use more than this time and your condition does not improve, you need to see a doctor to change the direction of treatment. Ocid 20mg medicine contains the main ingredient Omeprazole to treat diseases of the digestive system such as peptic ulcer disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease. To ensure the effectiveness of treatment and avoid unwanted side effects, patients need to take the drug exactly as directed by the doctor, professional pharmacist.
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