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Orle is a familiar medicine for people with diseases of the stomach and duodenum. The drug is taken into the body in the form of an easy-to-swallow powder. The use of Orle drug requires a doctor's prescription for the most effective and safe medication process.
1. What is Orle?
Prepared in the form of a powder package, Orle medicine has the main ingredient of Omeprazole 20mg. This active ingredient acts as an inhibitor of the H + - K + ATPase pump to bring acid into the stomach lumen, so the drug has an anti-acid effect into the stomach. This helps to reduce the important factor causing stomach ulcers is acid, especially HCl.
According to the advice from the manufacturer and the pharmacist, Orle is indicated in the following cases:
Treatment of advanced gastric or duodenal ulcers. Treatment of pancreatic head syndrome Zollinger - Ellison. Helps patients with esophagitis due to gastroesophageal reflux. In each patient subject, effective drugs are used in different doses. This is not only dependent on health, age is also related to medical condition. Therefore, before intending to take the drug, users should share with their doctor about all supplements, prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, and dietary supplements. Based on that, your doctor can advise you on how to use the drug appropriately, avoiding drug resistance or possible cross-reaction.
2. Dosage of Orle
The drug is prepared in the form of a powder pack, so the most effective way to use it is to mix it with filtered water and drink it directly. The drug is recommended to be taken 30 minutes before meals or 1 hour after meals.
Dosage to treat people with advanced gastric ulcer: 20mg per day for 2-4 weeks. Dosage for patients with active duodenal ulcer: 20mg daily for 4-8 weeks. Dosage for patients with gastroesophageal reflux esophagitis: 20 mg per day. The drug is recommended to be used for a period of 4 weeks, after 4 weeks should be checked by endoscopy if not cured, can be prescribed by the doctor for the next 4 weeks with the same dose as the first treatment. Dosage for people with Zollinger - Ellison syndrome: initial daily dose of 60mg orally in 1 time.
3. Possible side effects when taking Orle
If the patient takes the drug exactly as prescribed, does not increase, decrease the dose, does not skip meals, the occurrence of side effects is very rare. However, in some special cases, there may be side effects such as: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation and flatulence.
Usually over time these side effects will decrease and disappear, so the patient does not need to be too worried. However, in the event that the above side effects persist and affect life, the patient should directly discuss with the doctor to get the appropriate indications.
4. Notes when using Orle
A few notes users need to pay attention to when using Orle
Orle medicine should not be used for a long time, because it can affect a few other functions of the body, including the liver. Patients should not increase the dose, reduce the dose or stop using it without consulting the doctor. Pregnant and lactating women should not take the drug, because this can affect the health of the fetus and baby. Orle is a prescription drug, so it should only be used when prescribed by a qualified doctor. Patients do not arbitrarily use because of potential dangers to health. When taking the drug, the patient needs to have a healthy diet. Besides, during the time of taking the drug, you should stay away from alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, limit fried foods, hot spicy ... because this is not good for the treatment process. After the end of the course of medication, the patient should go back for a health check to see the progress of the disease. Above is important information about Orle medicine. Before using the drug, the patient should know the method of use and dosage. If you have any further questions, you can contact your prescribing doctor for the most detailed advice.
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