Indications
Proton® 20 mg is an OTC medicine containing 20 mg omeprazole as an active substance. PROTON 20 mg is a proton-pump inhibitor medication that reduces the amount of acid that is produced in the stomach, thus preventing its excess from causing symptoms associated with gastric hyperacidity.
Posology
Take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet, or according to your doctor's or pharmacist's indications. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are in doubt. The usual dose is one 20 mg capsule or two 10 mg capsules once a day for 14 days. Contact your doctor if you are not symptom-free after this period. It may be necessary to take the capsules for 2-3 consecutive days to improve symptoms.
To take this medicine:
- It is recommended to take the capsules in the morning.
- You can take the capsules with your meal or on an empty stomach.
Contraindications
Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to omeprazole or any of the other ingredients, if you are allergic to medicines containing other proton-pump inhibitors, if you are taking a medicine containing nelfinavir.
PROTON 20 mg is an OTC medicine that reduces the production of acid in the stomach, preventing its excess from causing symptoms associated with gastric hyperacidity. Indications: for adults, short-term treatment of reflux symptoms such as heartburn and acid regurgitation. Contraindications: allergy (hypersensitivity) to omeprazole or any other component of the drug; allergy to drugs containing other proton-pump inhibitors; concomitant taking a medicine containing nelfinavir. Posology: the usual dose of PROTON 20 mg is one capsule daily for 14 days. Read the Package Leaflet carefully and consult your doctor or pharmacist, if in doubt or if symptoms persist. (Rev 07-11-2019).