Generic Prilosec (Omez Capsules) – Product Information
Generic Prilosec (Omez Capsules) is a medicine which is a proton pump inhibitor. It is used in the treatment of dyspepsia, peptic ulcer disease (PUD) (Gastric and Duodenal), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GORD/GERD), laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Generic Prilosec (Omez Capsules, manufactured by Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd.) is available in tablets of 10 mg, 20 mg and 40 mg.
Generic Prilosec (Omez Capsules) - Indications
Generic Prilosec is used to treat the symptoms of reflux oesophagitis or reflux disease (GERD) in adults and in children. This can be caused by "washing back" (reflux) of food and acid from the stomach into the oesophagus(food pipe). Reflux can cause a burning sensation in the chest rising up to the throat, also known as heartburn, which usually occurs after eating or at night and which worsens when bending over. Omeprazole is also used to treat acid-related dyspepsia and peptic ulcers. Depending on the position of the ulcer it is called a gastric or duodenal ulcer. Peptic Ulcers Associated with Helicobacter pylori Infection are treated with a combination of Generic Prilosec and antibiotics. When Generic Prilosec is taken together with two antibiotics, they are more effective than taken one or two at a time. Generic Prilosec is also used to heal and prevent ulcers associated with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) which are commonly taken to relieve pain, swelling and other symptoms of inflammation, including arthritis. Generic Prilosec is also used to treat a rare condition called Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, where the stomach produces large amounts of acid, much more than in ulcers or reflux disease.
Generic Prilosec (Omez Capsules) - Contraindications
Generic Prilosec (Omez Capsules) is contraindicated in patients that have hypersensitivity to Omeprazole Magnesium or any inactive component of this medicine.
Generic Prilosec (Omez Capsules) - Dosage
Swallow Omeprazole capsules whole with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew. The recommended dosage of for various indications is given below:
Short-Term Treatment of Active Duodenal Ulcer:
The recommended dosage is 20 mg Once daily for 4 weeks. Some patients may require an additional 4 weeks
Gastric Ulcer:
The recommended dosage is 40 mg Once daily for 4 to 8 weeks
H. pylori Eradication to Reduce the Risk of Duodenal Ulcer Recurrence:
Triple Therapy: consisting of a combination of Prilosec 20 mg, Amoxicillin 1000 mg and Clarithromycin 500 mg. Each medicine twice daily for 10 days
Dual Therapy: Prilosec 40 mg Once daily for 14 days and Clarithromycin 500 mg Three times daily for 14 days
GERD:
The recommended dosage is 20 mg Once daily for 4 to 8 weeks
Maintenance of Healing of Erosive Esophagitis:
The recommended dosage is 20 mg Once daily
Pathological Hypersecretory Conditions:
The recommended dosage is 60 mg Once daily (varies with individual patient)
Generic Prilosec (Omez Capsules) - Missed Dose
If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember, and then go back to taking it as you would normally. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the dose you missed and take your next dose when you are meant to. Do not take a double dose to make up for the dose that you missed.
Side Effects of Generic Prilosec (Omez Capsules)
The side effects of Generic Prilosec (Omez Capsules) Tablets include diarrhoea, wind (flatulence) or constipation, nausea and/or vomiting, stomach pain or discomfort,dry mouth, skin rash, itching, headache and/or dizziness, breast enlargement in men and unusual hair loss or thinning.
Inform your doctor as soon as possible in case you notice any of the following:
- Muscle pain or weakness, joint pain
- "Pins and needles" (tingling or numbness of the hands and feet)
- Changes in sleep patterns
- changes in mood
- Hallucinations or confusion
- Bleeding or bruising more easily than normal, nose bleeds
- Frequent infections such as fever, severe chills, sore throat or mouth ulcers
- Severe skin reaction which may include redness, blistering and peeling of the skin, accompanied with fever and chills, aching muscles
- Ulcers, blisters or bleeding of the lips, eyes, mouth, nose and genitals
- Swelling of the face, lips, mouth, tongue or throat which may cause difficulty in swallowing or breathing.
Generic Prilosec (Omez Capsules) - More Details
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