Dosing recommendations for stress ulcer prophylaxis
| Route | Proton pump inhibitor | Histamine-2 receptor blocker | Sucralfate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parenteral | Pantoprazole 40 mg/day Esomeprazole 40 mg/day | Famotidine 20 mg every 12 hours | |
| Enteral | Pantoprazole 40 mg/day Omeprazole 40 mg/day Lansoprazole 30 mg/day Esomeprazole 40 mg/day | Famotidine 20 mg every 12 hours Cimetidine 300 mg every 6 hours Ranitidine 150 mg every 12 hours | Sucralfate 1 g every 6 hours |
Based on information in reference 21.