Omcap 20 mg

Indication

Proton pump inhibitor that reduces stomach acid: treatment of duodenal and gastric ulcers, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (reflux oesophagitis, heartburn, acid regurgitation), Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, prevention of NSAID-associated ulcers, and as part of Helicobacter pylori eradication therapy.

Ingredients

• Omeprazole BP 20 mg (as enteric
• coated granules)

Direction

As directed by the physician. Capsules should be swallowed whole, not chewed or crushed, preferably before a meal. Usual adult dose: 20 mg once daily for 2-8 weeks depending on the condition.

Side effects

• Headache.
• Abdominal pain
• nausea
• diarrhoea
• constipation or flatulence.
• Dizziness.
• With long
• term use: low magnesium or vitamin B12 levels and increased risk of bone fractures.
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist if side effects persist or become severe.

Precautions

• Do not use if allergic to omeprazole or other proton pump inhibitors.
• Gastric cancer should be excluded before treating a gastric ulcer
• see a doctor for weight loss
• difficulty swallowing
• vomiting blood or black stools.
• May interact with clopidogrel
• warfarin
• phenytoin
• methotrexate and some HIV medicines.
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use
• especially if pregnant
• breastfeeding or taking other medicines.