Description
Omeprazole Capsule comes with the brand name “OMIBEL-20” and belongs to the class of drugs known as Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), which reduces the amount of acid your stomach makes. It treats gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), stomach ulcer, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (overproduction of acid due to pancreatic tumour).
Omeprazole Capsule contains omeprazole, which helps reduce stomach acid by blocking the actions of an enzyme (H+/K+ ATPase or gastric proton pump). This proton pump lies in the stomach wall cells and is responsible for releasing gastric acid secretion. OMEPRAZOLE prevents the release of stomach acid and relieves symptoms of food pipe lining inflammation (esophagitis), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), or heartburn.
Uses
- Stomach ulcers
- Acid reflux
- Hyperacidity
- Zollinger Ellison syndrome
Medical Benefits
- This medicine is effective at healing erosive esophagitis (inflammation of food pipe), relieving symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (heartburn), and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, stomach ulcers.
- It works by irreversibly blocking the proton pump gate (which secretes stomach acid).
- It can be prescribed to all age groups, including special populations like the elderly, pregnant mothers, and kidney and liver disease patients.
Dirеctions For Usе
- Swallow it as a wholе with a glass of watеr.
- Takе this mеdicinе 30-60 minutеs bеforе food.
- Do not chеw or crush it.
- Depending on your medical condition, your doctor will dеcidе how long you nееd to take Omeprazole Capsule.
Storagе
- Storе thе capsule in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight or hеat.
- Kееp Omeprazole Capsule out of rеach of childrеn to prеvеnt accidеntal ingеstion.
- Ensurе thе containеr is tightly sеalеd aftеr еach usе to maintain thе frеshnеss and еffеctivеnеss of thе supplеmеnts.
Precautions
- Before taking this medicine you must consult your doctor as it may interact with a blood thinner (clopidogrel, warfarin), antifungal (ketoconazole), anti-HIV drug (atazanavir, nelfinavir), iron supplements, antibiotic (ampicillin, rifampicin), heart medicine (digoxin) and anti-cancer drug (methotrexate).
- It should not be given to children less than one year of age as no clinical studies have been done.
- It may interact with St John’s wort plant that is used as an anti-depressant. This plant may affect the working of this medicine. So avoid its intake with it.
- It should be not given in patients with C. difficile-induced colitis, liver disease, bone fractures, low Vitamin B12 (anaemia), and low magnesium (hypomagnesemia).
Side Effects
- Gas formation (flatulence)
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Headache
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can this composition cure stomach cancer?
No, it is not used to treat stomach cancer. Only take this medicine if your doctor prescribes it. It’s meant for hyperacidity, GERD, heartburn, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
Does this capsule affect test results?
Yes, it can change certain test results, like those for neuroendocrine tumours and THC in urine. Before these tests, talk to your doctor.
Can this medication stop gastric bleeding?
No, it doesn’t treat gastric bleeding. It helps reduce stomach acid, which can cause acid reflux. If you see blood in your stool or mucus, contact your doctor immediately.
