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OMEPRAZOLE CAPSULES 20 MG
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and persistent cough.
COMPOSITION
Each hard gelatin capsule contains
Omeprazole … 20 mg
DOSAGE
The recommended dose is 20 mg once a day for 4-8 weeks.
SIDE EFFECT
Common side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10 people)
Headache.
Effects on your stomach or gut: diarrhoea, stomach pain, constipation, wind (flatulence).
Feeling sick (nausea) or being sick (vomiting).
Benign polyps in the stomach.
PRECAUTION
Omeprazole is not used if patient is using medicines containing rilpivirine.
Omeprazole may cause a serious type of allergic reaction when used in patients with conditions treated with antibiotics.
Check with your doctor right away if you or your child has a fever, joint pain, skin rash, swelling of the body, feet, or ankles, or unusual weight gain after receiving this medicine. These could be symptoms of acute interstitial nephritis.
Taking this medicine for a long time may make it harder for your body to absorb vitamin B12.
Cutaneous or systemic lupus erythematosus may occur or get worse in patients receiving a PPI.
PRESENTATION
Omeprazole capsules are available in blister pack of 10 capsules.
