Omez 40 Mg

Omez 40 Mg

Omez 40 Mg Capsule is used to lower the amount of acid produced in the stomach. It helps in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease and other conditions caused by excess acid production in the stomach. It has an advantage of once-daily dosing and should be consumed at least 1 hour before breakfast.

Drug = Omeprazole

Strength = 40 Mg

Manufacturer = Dr. Reddys Laboratories Ltd.

How To Take

Take Omez 40 Mg medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Omez 40 Mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Dosage

Omez10 Mg

Omez 20 Mg

Omez 40 Mg

Omez Sachets

Omez Injection

Omez DSR

Omez FF 20 Mg

Omez FF 40 Mg

Side Effects

Abdominal pain

Fever

Joint pain

Sore throat

Loss of appetite

Constipation

Diarrhea

Difficulty in breathing

Dizziness

Muscle pain

Drowsiness

Warning

Omez 40 Mg medicine can be used during pregnancy only if the benefits outweigh the risks. Omez 40 Mg medicine is not recommended for breastfeeding women.

Use of Omez 40 Mg Capsule or other medicines of the same class may increase the risk of gastrointestinal infections like Clostridium Difficile-associated Diarrhea. Omez 40 Mg Capsule may be associated with lupus (systemic and cutaneous). Signs and symptoms such as extreme tiredness, painful joints, rashes and lesions on the skin after consuming omeprazole should be reported immediately to the doctor and Omez 40 Mg Capsule should be discontinued.

Use with caution if you suffer from liver impairment. A daily dose of 10 to 20 Mg is sufficient. Use of high dose of Omez 40 Mg Capsule for prolonged duration may increase the risk of bone fractures especially in older patients and women. Supplements like Calcium citrate and Vitamin D should be taken after consulting the doctor.

Uses

Omez 40 Mg Capsule is used in the treatment of GERD (a condition where stomach acid and contents flow back and irritate the food pipe). Omez 40 Mg Capsule is used in the treatment of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (a condition where the tumor in the upper part of the small intestine will produce the excess amount of acid in the stomach.) Omez 40 Mg Capsule is used in the treatment of duodenal ulcer (a condition with open sores on the lining of the small intestine).