Lancashire and South Cumbria
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1 Gastro-intestinal system
01-03-05 Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)

Lansoprazole
Formulary

Capsules 15mg, 30mg
Orodispersible tablets 15mg, 30mg

First line

Orodispersible tablets are for paediatric use and adults with swallowing difficulties only

Patients taking more than 30mg daily of lansoprazole are considered to be on high dose treatment. When reducing doses, please choose the lowest effective dose to
control symptoms.


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Omeprazole
Formulary

Green Capsules 10mg, 20mg - Second line 
Patients taking more than 20mg daily of omeprazole are considered to be on high dose treatment. When reducing doses, please choose the lowest effective dose to control symptoms

Green Restricted Omeprazole (Losec MUPS) Dispersible tablets 10mg - For paediatric use only

Green Restricted Omeprazole oral suspension, 10mg/5ml, 20mg/5ml- For paediatric use only (for children 1 month and above), where dispersible tablets are not suitable

Red Omperazole IV

Link  MHRA: Clopidogrel and proton pump inhibitors: interaction—updated advice
Link  Omeprazole for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD)

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Pantoprazole
Formulary

Green Pantoprazole Tablets 20mg, 40mg - Second line 

Red Pantoprazole IV (Injection 40mg)


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Esomeprazole
Formulary

Green Capsules 20mg, 40mg

 Gastro-resistant granules sachets 10mg - for paediatric use only

Red Injection 40mg

 

Link  MHRA: Clopidogrel and proton pump inhibitors: interaction—updated advice

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Naproxen & Esomeprazole Tablets
Formulary

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