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1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE 1.1 Duodenal Ulcer (adults)
PRILOSEC is indicated for short-term treatment of active duodenal ulcer in adults. Most patients heal within four weeks. Some patients may require an additional four weeks of therapy.
PRILOSEC in combination with clarithromycin and amoxicillin, is indicated for treatment of patients with H. pylori infection and duodenal ulcer disease (active or up to 1-year history) to eradicate H. pylori in adults.
PRILOSEC, in combination with clarithromycin is indicated for treatment of patients with H. pylori infection and duodenal ulcer disease to eradicate H. pylori in adults.
Eradication of H. pylori has been shown to reduce the risk of duodenal ulcer recurrence [see Clinical Studies (14.1) and Dosage and Administration (2) ].
Among patients who fail therapy, PRILOSEC with clarithromycin is more likely to be associated with the development of clarithromycin resistance as compared with triple therapy. In patients who fail therapy, susceptibility testing should be done. If resistance to clarithromycin is demonstrated or susceptibility testing is not possible, alternative antimicrobial therapy should be instituted. [See Microbiology section (12.4)], and the clarithromycin package insert, Microbiology section.)
1.2 Gastric Ulcer (adults)PRILOSEC is indicated for short-term treatment (4-8 weeks) of active benign gastric ulcer in adults. [See Clinical Studies (14.2) ]
1.3 Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) (adults and pediatric patients)Symptomatic GERD
PRILOSEC is indicated for the treatment of heartburn and other symptoms associated with GERD in pediatric patients and adults.
Erosive Esophagitis
PRILOSEC is indicated for the short-term treatment (4-8 weeks) of erosive esophagitis that has been diagnosed by endoscopy in pediatric patients and adults. [See Clinical Studies (14.4) ]
The efficacy of PRILOSEC used for longer than 8 weeks in these patients has not been established. If a patient does not respond to 8 weeks of treatment, an additional 4 weeks of treatment may be given. If there is recurrence of erosive esophagitis or GERD symptoms (eg, heartburn), additional 4-8 week courses of omeprazole may be considered.
1.4 Maintenance of Healing of Erosive Esophagitis (adults and pediatric patients)PRILOSEC is indicated to maintain healing of erosive esophagitis in pediatric patients and adults.
Controlled studies do not extend beyond 12 months. [See Clinical Studies (14.4) ]
1.5 Pathological Hypersecretory Conditions (adults)PRILOSEC is indicated for the long-term treatment of pathological hypersecretory conditions (eg, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, multiple endocrine adenomas and systemic mastocytosis) in adults.
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11 DESCRIPTION
The active ingredient in PRILOSEC (omeprazole) Delayed-Release Capsules is a substituted benzimidazole, 5-methoxy-2-[[(4-methoxy-3, 5-dimethyl-2-pyridinyl) methyl] sulfinyl]-1H-benzimidazole, a compound that inhibits gastric acid secretion. Its empirical formula is C17H19N3O3S, with a molecular weight of 345.42. The structural formula is:
STRUCTURE IMAGE
Omeprazole is a white to off-white crystalline powder that melts with decomposition at about 155°C. It is a weak base, freely soluble in ethanol and methanol, and slightly soluble in acetone and isopropanol and very slightly soluble in water. The stability of omeprazole is a function of pH; it is rapidly degraded in acid media, but has acceptable stability under alkaline conditions.
The active ingredient in PRILOSEC (omeprazole magnesium) for Delayed Release Oral Suspension, is 5-Methoxy-2-[[(4-methoxy-3,5-dimethyl-2-pyridinyl)methyl]sulfinyl]-1H-benzimidazole, magnesium salt (2:1)
Omeprazole magnesium is a white to off white powder with a melting point with degradation at 200°C. The salt is slightly soluble (0.25 mg/ml) in water at 25°C, and it is soluble in methanol. The half-life is highly pH dependent.
The empirical formula for omeprazole magnesium is (C17H18N3O3S)2 Mg, the molecular weight is 713.12 and the structural formula is
STRUCTURE IMAGE 2
PRILOSEC is supplied as delayed-release capsules for oral administration. Each delayed-release capsule contains either 10 mg, 20 mg or 40 mg of omeprazole in the form of enteric-coated granules with the following inactive ingredients: cellulose, disodium hydrogen phosphate, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, lactose, mannitol, sodium lauryl sulfate and other ingredients. The capsule shells have the following inactive ingredients: gelatin-NF, FD and C Blue #1, FD and C Red #40, D and C Red #28, titanium dioxide, synthetic black iron oxide, isopropanol, butyl alcohol, FD and C Blue #2, D and C Red #7 Calcium Lake, and, in addition, the 10 mg and 40 mg capsule shells also contain D and C Yellow #10.
Each packet of PRILOSEC For Delayed-Release Oral Suspension contains either 2.8 mg or 11.2 mg of omeprazole magnesium (equivalent to 2.5 mg or 10 mg of omeprazole ), in the form of enteric-coated granules with the following inactive ingredients: glyceryl monostearate, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, methacrylic acid copolymer C, polysorbate, sugar spheres, talc, and triethyl citrate, and also inactive granules. The inactive granules are composed of the following ingredients: citric acid, crospovidone, dextrose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, iron oxide and xantham gum. The omeprazole granules and inactive granules are constituted with water to form a suspension and are given by oral, nasogastric or direct gastric administration.
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Prilosec Manufacturers
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2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATIONPRILOSEC Delayed-Release Capsules should be taken before eating. In the clinical trials, antacids were used concomitantly with PRILOSEC.
Patients should be informed that the PRILOSEC Delayed-Release Capsule should be swallowed whole.
For patients unable to swallow an intact capsule, alternative administration options are available. [See Dosage and Administration (2.8)]
2.1 Short-Term Treatment of Active Duodenal UlcerThe recommended adult oral dose of PRILOSEC is 20 mg once daily. Most patients heal within four weeks. Some patients may require an additional four weeks of therapy.
2.2 H. pylori Eradication for the Reduction of the Risk of Duodenal Ulcer RecurrenceTriple Therapy (PRILOSEC/clarithromycin/amoxicillin) — The recommended adult oral regimen is PRILOSEC 20 mg plus clarithromycin 500 mg plus amoxicillin 1000 mg each given twice daily for 10 days. In patients with an ulcer present at the time of initiation of therapy, an additional 18 days of PRILOSEC 20 mg once daily is recommended for ulcer healing and symptom relief.
Dual Therapy (PRILOSEC/clarithromycin) — The recommended adult oral regimen is PRILOSEC 40 mg once daily plus clarithromycin 500 mg three times daily for 14 days. In patients with an ulcer present at the time of initiation of therapy, an additional 14 days of PRILOSEC 20 mg once daily is recommended for ulcer healing and symptom relief.
2.3 Gastric UlcerThe recommended adult oral dose is 40 mg once daily for 4-8 weeks.
2.4 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)The recommended adult oral dose for the treatment of patients with symptomatic GERD and no esophageal lesions is 20 mg daily for up to 4 weeks. The recommended adult oral dose for the treatment of patients with erosive esophagitis and accompanying symptoms due to GERD is 20 mg daily for 4 to 8 weeks.
2.5 Maintenance of Healing of Erosive EsophagitisThe recommended adult oral dose is 20 mg daily. [See Clinical Studies (14.4) ]
2.6 Pathological Hypersecretory ConditionsThe dosage of PRILOSEC in patients with pathological hypersecretory conditions varies with the individual patient. The recommended adult oral starting dose is 60 mg once daily. Doses should be adjusted to individual patient needs and should continue for as long as clinically indicated. Doses up to 120 mg three times daily have been administered. Daily dosages of greater than 80 mg should be administered in divided doses. Some patients with Zollinger-Ellison syndrome have been treated continuously with PRILOSEC for more than 5 years.
2.7 Pediatric PatientsFor the treatment of GERD and maintenance of healing of erosive esophagitis, the recommended daily dose for pediatric patients– 1 to 16 years of age is as follows:
On a per kg basis, the doses of omeprazole required to heal erosive esophagitis in pediatric patients are greater than those for adults.
Alternative administrative options can be used for pediatric patients unable to swallow an intact capsule [See Dosage and Administration (2.8) ].
2.8 Alternative Administration OptionsPRILOSEC is available as a delayed-release capsule or as a delayed-release oral suspension.
For patients who have difficulty swallowing capsules, the contents of a PRILOSEC Delayed-Release Capsule can be added to applesauce. One tablespoon of applesauce should be added to an empty bowl and the capsule should be opened. All of the pellets inside the capsule should be carefully emptied on the applesauce. The pellets should be mixed with the applesauce and then swallowed immediately with a glass of cool water to ensure complete swallowing of the pellets. The applesauce used should not be hot and should be soft enough to be swallowed without chewing. The pellets should not be chewed or crushed. The pellets/applesauce mixture should not be stored for future use.
PRILOSEC For Delayed-Release Oral Suspension should be administered as follows:
Empty the contents of a 2.5 mg packet into a container containing 5 mL of water.
Empty the contents of a 10 mg packet into a container containing 15 mL of water.
Stir
Leave 2 to 3 minutes to thicken.
Stir and drink within 30 minutes.
If any material remains after drinking, add more water, stir and drink immediately.
For patients with a nasogastric or gastric tube in place:
Add 5 mL of water to a catheter tipped syringe and then add the contents of a 2.5 mg packet (or 15 mL of water for the 10 mg packet). It is important to only use a catheter tipped syringe when administering PRILOSEC through a nasogastric tube or gastric tube.
Immediately shake the syringe and leave 2 to 3 minutes to thicken.
Shake the syringe and inject through the nasogastric or gastric tube, French size 6 or larger, into the stomach within 30 minutes.
Refill the syringe with an equal amount of water.
Shake and flush any remaining contents from the nasogastric or gastric tube into the stomach.
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Lansoprazole is available as a capsule in 15 mg and 30 mg strengths. Direction for use specific to the route and available methods of administration of this dosage form is presented below. Lansoprazole should be taken before eating. Lansoprazole delayed-release capsules SHOULD NOT BE CRUSHED OR CHEWED. In the clinical trials, antacids were used concomitantly with lansoprazole.
2.1 Recommended Dose*Please refer to amoxicillin and clarithromycin full prescribing information for CONTRAINDICATIONS and WARNINGS, and for information regarding dosing in elderly and renally-impaired patients.
† Controlled studies did not extend beyond indicated duration.
‡ For patients who do not heal with lansoprazole for 8 weeks (5 to 10%), it may be helpful to give an additional 8 weeks of treatment. If there is a recurrence of erosive esophagitis, an additional 8 week course of lansoprazole may be considered.
§The lansoprazole dose was increased (up to 30 mg twice daily) in some pediatric patients after 2 or more weeks of treatment if they remained symptomatic. For pediatric patients unable to swallow an intact capsule please see Administration Options.
¶Varies with individual patient. Recommended adult starting dose is 60 mg once daily. Doses should be adjusted to individual patient needs and should continue for as long as clinically indicated. Dosages up to 90 mg twice daily have been administered. Daily dose of greater than 120 mg should be administered in divided doses. Some patients with Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome have been treated continuously with lansoprazole for more than 4 years.
#Controlled studies did not extend beyond 12 months.
Indication
Recommended Dose
Frequency
Duodenal Ulcers
Short-Term Treatment
15 mg
Once daily for 4 weeks
Maintenance of Healed
15 mg
Once daily
H. pylori Eradication to
Reduce the Risk of
Duodenal Ulcer Recurrence*
Triple Therapy:
Lansoprazole
30 mg
Twice daily (q12h) for 10 or 14 days
Amoxicillin
1 gram
Twice daily (q12h) for 10 or 14 days
Clarithromycin
500 mg
Twice daily (q12h) for 10 or 14 days
Dual Therapy:
Lansoprazole
30 mg
Three times daily (q8h) for 14 days
Amoxicillin
1 gram
Three times daily (q8h) for 14 days
Benign Gastric Ulcer
Short-Term Treatment
30 mg
Once daily for up to 8 weeks
NSAID-associated Gastric Ulcer
Healing
30 mg
Once daily for 8 weeks†
Risk Reduction
15 mg
Once daily for up to 12 weeks†
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Short-Term Treatment of Symptomatic GERD
15 mg
Once daily for up to 8 weeks
Short-Term
Treatment of Erosive Esophagitis
30 mg
Once daily for up to 8 weeks‡
Pediatric
(1 to 11 years of age)
Short-Term Treatment of Symptomatic GERD and Short-Term Treatment of Erosive Esophagitis
≤ 30 kg
15 mg
Once daily for up to 12 weeks§
> 30 kg
30 mg
Once daily for up to 12 weeks§
(12 to 17 year of age)
Short-Term Treatment of Symptomatic GERD
Nonerosive GERD
15 mg
Once daily for up to 8 weeks
Erosive Esophagitis
30 mg
Once daily for up to 8 weeks
Maintenance of Healing of Erosive Esophagitis
15 mg
Once daily
Pathological Hypersecretory Conditions including Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
60 mg
Once daily¶
Patients should be instructed that if a dose is missed, it should be taken as soon as possible. However, if the next scheduled dose is due, the patient should not take the missed dose, and should be instructed to take the next dose on time. Patients should be instructed not to take 2 doses at one time to make up for a missed dose.
2.2 Special PopulationsRenal impairment patients and geriatric patients do not require dosage adjustment. However, consider dose adjustment in patients with severe liver impairment [see USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS (8.5, 8.6 and 8.7)].
2.3 Important Administration InformationAdministration Option
Lansoprazole Delayed-release Capsules – Oral Administration
Lansoprazole delayed-release capsules should be swallowed whole. Alternatively, for patients who have difficulty swallowing capsules, lansoprazole delayed-release capsules can be opened and administered as follows:о Open capsule.
о Sprinkle intact granules on one tablespoon of either applesauce, ENSURE pudding, cottage cheese, yogurt or strained pears.
о Swallow immediately.
Lansoprazole delayed-release capsules may also be emptied into a small volume of either apple juice, orange juice or tomato juice and administered as follows:о Open capsule.
о Sprinkle intact granules into a small volume of either apple juice, orange juice or tomato juice (60 mL – approximately 2 ounces).
о Mix briefly.
о Swallow immediately.
о To ensure complete delivery of the dose, the glass should be rinsed with two or more volumes of juice and the contents swallowed immediately.
Lansoprazole delayed-release capsules - Nasogastric Tube (≥ 16 French) Administration
For patients who have a nasogastric tube in place, lansoprazole delayed-release capsules can be administered as follows:о Open capsule.
о Mix intact granules into 40 mL of apple juice. DO NOT USE OTHER LIQUIDS.
о Inject through the nasogastric tube into the stomach.
о Flush with additional apple juice to clear the tube.
USE IN OTHER FOODS AND LIQUIDS HAS NOT BEEN STUDIED CLINICALLY AND IS THEREFORE NOT RECOMMENDED.
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