Proton Pump Inhibitor |
Equivalent dose |
Omeprazole |
20mg |
Lansoprazole |
30mg |
Esomeprazole |
10mg |
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Choice of PPI |
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Under 1 year old |
1 year old and over |
ORAL ROUTE |
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First line: Omeprazole orodispersible tablets or capsules
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First line: Omeprazole orodispersible tablets or capsules
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Second Line: Omeprazole suspension
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Second line: Esomeprazole granules
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(If suspension not tolerated)
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Third line: Lansoprazole orodispersible tablets, capsules
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ENTERAL TUBE (6Fr gauge or larger) includes NG and PEG tubes
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First line: Omeprazole suspension
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First line: Esomeprazole granules
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Second line: Lansoprazole orodispersible tablets (Zoton Fastabs®)
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Third line: Omeprazole solution
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ENTERAL TUBE (less than 6Fr gauge) includes gastro-jejunal, naso-jejunal, or if suspension is problematic |
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First line: Omeprazole solution
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For dosing and licensing information, see: BNFC, the Manufacturer's Summary of Product Characteristics (emc) and/or pharmacy.
Proton Pump Inhibitor |
Equivalent dose |
Omeprazole |
20mg |
Lansoprazole |
30mg |
Esomeprazole |
10mg |
Parents should be given a copy of this guidance.
For printable version of the leaflet, click here.
Note that it is essential to leave the granules sitting in the water for a few minutes in order for the granules to disperse fully to reduce the risk of blocking the enteric tube.
Abbreviation | Meaning |
NG | Naso-gastric (tube) |
PEG | Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (tube) |
PPI | Proton pump inhibitor |