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