Pepzol (Omeprazole) 20 Mg 56 Cap

Pepzol 20 mg – Product Information

✅ Generic Name:

Omeprazole 20 mg

📦 Brand Name:

Pepzol (a brand of omeprazole)

⚙️ Composition (per capsule):

• Omeprazole 20 mg (as enteric-coated granules to protect from stomach acid)

• Excipients may include:

  • Lactose monohydrate

  • Magnesium stearate

  • Gelatin capsule shell

  • Hypromellose, titanium dioxide, etc.

🩺 Indications (Uses):

Pepzol is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) used to:

1. Gastric and Duodenal Ulcers

   • Treatment and prevention

2. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

   • Relief from heartburn and acid reflux symptoms

   • Maintenance therapy

3. Erosive Esophagitis

4. Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome

   • Rare condition with excessive acid production

5. Helicobacter pylori eradication (as part of triple therapy with antibiotics)

⏱️ Typical Dose:

• 1 capsule (20 mg) once daily before a meal

• Duration depends on indication (usually 4–8 weeks)