Downoprazol 40/1100 mg – 14 Capsules
Available at Pharmaegy Pharmacy. Use as directed by your doctor.
This medication is known as a "Buffered PPI." It is used for more intense or persistent acid-related issues where rapid relief is required.
Primary Indications:
Gastric Ulcers: Short-term treatment (4–8 weeks) of active benign stomach ulcers.
Severe GERD: For the treatment of heartburn and erosive esophagitis (acid damage to the esophagus).
H. pylori Eradication: Part of the multi-drug regimen to eliminate stomach bacteria.
Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome: Management of extreme acid overproduction.
Secondary Indications (GIT & Critical Care):
Reduction of Upper GI Bleeding Risk: Used in critically ill patients to prevent stress-related bleeding in the stomach.
Rapid Acid Neutralization: The sodium bicarbonate provides immediate relief of "fire" in the stomach while the omeprazole works on long-term acid suppression.
Usage: Usually one capsule daily. It must be taken on an empty stomach, at least one hour before a meal.
Important: * Sodium Intake: Because it contains 1100 mg of Sodium Bicarbonate, use with caution if you are on a low-salt diet or have high blood pressure or heart failure.
Do Not Crush: Swallow the capsule whole to ensure the medicine works correctly.
Alkalosis: Long-term use of high-dose bicarbonate can affect the body's acid-base balance.
Note: Produced by Utopia Pharmaceuticals, Egypt.