Omez 20 | Acidity & Gas Relief | Omeprazole

OMEZ 20MG CAPSULE contains Omeprazole, which belongs to the group of medicines called proton pump inhibitors. It is used in the management of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (acid contents in the stomach flow back into the tube connecting your mouth and stomach causing heartburn, nausea, vomiting, bitter taste, discomfort in the upper abdomen) in children (above 1 year of age) and adults. It is used in adults to manage gastric (stomach) ulcers, duodenal ulcers (upper part of the intestine), ulcers infected with Helicobacter pylori bacteria in addition to antibiotics (including children), and ulcers due to the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Additionally, it is used in adults to manage Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (increased acid secretion in the stomach due to growth in the pancreas resulting in abdominal pain, diarrhea, gnawing or discomfort in the upper abdomen, heartburn, nausea, and vomiting).

Uses:

• Management of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (in adults and children).
• Management of gastric (stomach) ulcers and duodenal ulcers.
• Management of ulcers infected with Helicobacter pylori bacteria in addition to antibiotics (in adults and children).
• Management of ulcers due to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
• Management of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.

Contraindications:

• History of allergic reactions to omeprazole or any other proton pump inhibitors (e.g., pantoprazole, lansoprazole, rabeprazole, esomeprazole).

Side Effects:

• Common side effects include headache, diarrhea, stomach pain, constipation, and flatulence.
• Consult your doctor if any side effects bother you.