Prilosec comes in the form of Capsule to be taken orally as directed, typically once daily before a meal. Patients should not increase their dose or take this medication more frequently than instructed. Prilosec Capsule should not be crushed, broken, or chewed, as this could result in the sudden release of all the drug, potentially increasing the risk of side effects.
The dosage and duration of treatment should be determined by the patient’s medical condition, response to treatment, age, and the body weight. For children, the dosage should be based on their weight.
Indication
Patient Age
Weight-Based Dose (mg)
Duration
Treatment of Symptomatic GERD
1 to 16 years
5 to less than 10 kg: 5 mg
Once daily for up to 4 weeks
10 to less than 20 kg: 10 mg
20 kg and greater: 20 mg
Treatment of EE due to Acid-Mediated GERD
1 to 16 years
5 to less than 10 kg: 5 mg
Once daily for 4 to 8 weeks1
10 to less than 20 kg: 10 mg
20 kg and greater: 20 mg
1 month to less than 1 year
3 to less than 5 kg: 2.5 mg
Once daily up to 6 weeks
5 to less than 10 kg: 5 mg
10 kg and greater: 10 mg
Maintenance of Healing of EE due to Acid-Mediated GERD
1 to 16 years
5 to less than 10 kg: 5 mg
Once daily. Controlled studies do not extend beyond 12 months
10 to less than 20 kg: 10 mg
20 kg and greater: 20 mg
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