75mg per kg two times a day
Putting your baby in a semi-upright position in a swing or bouncer after feedings may also help
Table 1 shows the recommended dosage of PRILOSEC in adult patients by indication
Pediatric Dosing for Omeprazole (Zegerid®, Prilosec®, and generic form) and Esomeprazole (Nexium®) – Dosing dependent on age & weight Age Dose per day
8 mg/kg once daily
If you are taking this medication by mouth , empty the contents of a packet into a container with 1 to 3 teaspoons (5 to 15 milliliters)
Child 2–17 years (body-weight 20 kg
Medication Guide Highlights of Prescribing Information These highlights do not include all the information needed to use PRILOSEC safely and effectively
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Common Prilosec side effects may include: cold symptoms such as stuffy nose, sneezing, sore throat (especially in children); fever (especially in children); stomach pain, gas; nausea, vomiting, diarrhea; or
7 to 3
per dose 20 mg), increased if necessary to 2 mg/kg once daily (max
Prilosec (Omeprazole) Omeprazole (Prilosec OTC) prevents the stomach from making too much acid (heartburn)
5 mg/kg/dose once a day
Uses of Omeprazole Oral Suspension: It is used to treat or prevent GI (gastrointestinal) ulcers caused by infection
Most episodes are brief and do not cause symptoms or esophageal injury or result in other complications
9 mg/kg)
An appropriate dose of omeprazole for an infant is: 5 mg once daily for children weighing under 10 kg and 10 mg once daily for children weighing between 10 and 20 kg
If you take omeprazole twice a day, take 1 dose in the morning and 1 dose in the evening
This product is available in the following dosage forms: Tablet Disintegrating, Delayed Release
• Do not change your dose or stop PRILOSEC without talking to your doctor
Children weighing less than 40 kg—Use and dose be determined by your doctor
Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor
Oral: Usual dose: 20 mg orally 2 times day; Duration of therapy: Up to 6 weeks; Parenteral: In gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD), the contents of the stomach come back up (reflux) into the food pipe (oesophagus)
Healthcare providers commonly prescribe omeprazole for infants and younger children, while pantoprazole is used for older children and adults
6 months; range 25-109 months) with severe esophagitis were As for the dose that we are going to give omeprazole to children, it will vary depending on their weight and age, since they cannot all receive the same dose because it will not have the same effect on them