Reflux 40mg Injection – Omeprazole USP 40mg

Description

Product Information

• Product name: Reflux 40mg Injection
• Generic name: Omeprazole USP
• Strength: 40 mg
• Dosage form: Injection
• Therapeutic class: Proton pump inhibitor
• Target audience: Adult stomach patients aged 18 years and above
• Route of administration: As directed by a healthcare professional
• Price in Pakistan: PKR 530

What is Reflux 40mg Inj?

Reflux 40mg Injection is a proton pump inhibitor injection containing 40 mg of Omeprazole USP. Omeprazole reduces stomach-acid production by suppressing the acid-producing proton pumps within the stomach lining.

Reflux 40mg Inj may be considered when an adult patient requires acid-suppressing treatment but oral administration is temporarily unsuitable, unavailable, or not recommended by the treating healthcare professional.

Reducing excessive gastric acid may help control acid reflux symptoms and support the healing of acid-related damage affecting the stomach, duodenum, or oesophagus. The injection should only be used after an appropriate medical assessment.

Uses & Benefits of Reflux 40mg Injection

A healthcare professional may prescribe Reflux 40mg Injection for the management of the following conditions:

• Gastroesophageal reflux disease: Helps reduce acid production associated with GERD, heartburn, and acid reflux.
• Peptic ulcers: Supports the healing of ulcers affecting the stomach or duodenum.
• Erosive esophagitis: Helps manage inflammation and acid-related injury to the oesophageal lining.
• Zollinger-Ellison syndrome: May help control excessive gastric-acid secretion associated with this condition.
• NSAID-associated gastric ulcers: May be used in selected patients who develop, or are at increased risk of developing, ulcers during prolonged NSAID therapy.
• Temporary alternative to oral treatment: May be considered when a patient cannot take omeprazole capsules or tablets.

In ulcers associated with Helicobacter pylori, omeprazole may form part of a wider treatment plan. Reflux 40mg Inj alone does not eliminate the bacterial infection, and any required antibiotics must be prescribed separately by a doctor.

Who Should Use This?

Reflux 40mg Injection is intended for adult stomach patients aged 18 years and above who require medically supervised acid-suppressing treatment.

It may be suitable for adults with:

• Medically diagnosed GERD
• Persistent acid reflux
• Gastric or duodenal ulcers
• Erosive esophagitis
• Excessive stomach-acid secretion
• An inability to take oral omeprazole temporarily
• Gastric-ulcer risk associated with prolonged NSAID therapy

Reflux 40mg Injection should not be used merely for occasional, undiagnosed stomach discomfort. Symptoms such as recurrent pain, unexplained weight loss, difficulty swallowing, vomiting, or gastrointestinal bleeding require proper medical evaluation.

How to Use / Dosage

Reflux 40mg Injection must only be prepared and administered by a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or another appropriately qualified healthcare professional.

Important administration guidance includes:

• Do not inject Reflux 40mg Injection yourself.
• The dose, dilution method, administration route, and duration must follow the approved product instructions and the prescriber’s directions.
• The healthcare professional should inspect the prepared solution according to applicable clinical procedures before administration.
• Treatment duration depends on the patient’s diagnosis, response, medical history, and ability to resume oral medicine.
• The patient may be switched to an oral proton pump inhibitor when clinically appropriate.
• Do not combine the injection with other medicines in the same syringe or infusion unless compatibility has been confirmed.
• A missed hospital dose should be managed by the treating healthcare team; patients should not attempt to replace it themselves.

The supplied information contained capsule-related dosage wording, which does not apply to this injection. Therefore, no self-administered “one capsule daily” instruction should be used for Reflux 40mg Injection.

Price in Pakistan

Price in Pakistan: PKR 530

The listed price of Reflux 40mg Injection in Pakistan is PKR 530. The final retail or hospital price may vary according to the pharmacy, healthcare facility, location, and applicable pricing updates.

Precautions & Side Effects

Before receiving Reflux 40mg Injection, patients should inform their healthcare professional if they:

• Are allergic to omeprazole or another proton pump inhibitor
• Have liver or kidney problems
• Are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding
• Have low magnesium, calcium, or vitamin B12 levels
• Have osteoporosis or an increased risk of fractures
• Have persistent diarrhoea
• Have unexplained weight loss or difficulty swallowing
• Have previously experienced an allergic reaction to an injectable medicine
• Are taking clopidogrel, methotrexate, digoxin, diuretics, antifungal medicines, antiviral medicines, or other prescription products

Patients and healthcare professionals can report suspected medicine-related adverse events through the DRAP Adverse Events Reporting System. DRAP provides official pharmacovigilance reporting facilities for therapeutic products used in Pakistan.

Information about drug-quality testing and medicine-control functions in Pakistan is available through the NIH Drugs Control and Traditional Medicines Division.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the price of Reflux 40mg Injection in Pakistan?

The price of Reflux 40mg Inj in Pakistan is PKR 530. The final selling price may vary between pharmacies and healthcare facilities.

What are the uses of Reflux 40mg Injection?

Reflux 40mg Inj is used under medical supervision to reduce stomach-acid production in conditions such as GERD, peptic ulcers, erosive esophagitis, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.

Is Reflux 40mg Injection safe for stomach patients aged 18 and above?

Reflux 40mg Inj may be used in adults aged 18 years and above when prescribed and administered by a qualified healthcare professional. Its suitability depends on the patient’s diagnosis, medical history, current medicines, and clinical condition.

Can Reflux 40mg Injection be used at home?

Reflux 40mg Injection should not be self-injected. It must be prepared and administered by a qualified healthcare professional in an appropriate clinical setting or under an authorised medical-care arrangement.

Important Medical Disclaimer

This content is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional diagnosis, treatment, or prescribing advice. Reflux 40mg Injection must be used only on the prescription of a registered medical practitioner and administered by a qualified healthcare professional. Please consult your doctor before use.