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Composition :

OMEPRAZOLE-20MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Auspharma Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

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Not Returnable

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NPPA :

Regulated

About Omazole 20 Capsule

Omazole 20 Capsule belongs to the class of drugs known as Proton pump inhibitor (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).

Omazole 20 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. Omazole 20 Capsule prevents the release of stomach acid and relieves symptoms of food pipe lining inflammation (esophagitis), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), or heartburn.

Omazole 20 Capsule is taken with food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Your dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. An adult taking Omazole 20 Capsule might have common side effects like stomach pain, gas formation (flatulence), nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and headache. Respiratory system problems can be reported in some children (more than 1 year) using Omazole 20 Capsule . These side effects are temporary and may get resolved after some time; however, if this side persists, contact the doctor.

Omazole 20 Capsule should not be given to the patient suffering from Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhoea. Omazole 20 Capsule is safe for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers but should be taken only after consulting a doctor. Tell your doctor if you have stomach or intestinal cancer, liver problem, are allergic to Omazole 20 Capsule , or will have an endoscopy in the future. Ask your doctor if you should stop taking Omazole 20 Capsule a few weeks before your endoscopy as it may hide some of the problems that would be spotted during an endoscopy. Prolonged use of Omazole 20 Capsule may be associated with an increased risk for osteoporosis-related fractures of the hip, wrist or spine due to loss of magnesium. Avoid using Omazole 20 Capsule with St John’s Wort (plant-based antidepressant), rifampin (antibiotic) and methotrexate (anti-cancer and anti-arthritis medicine) due to the severe drug interaction.

Uses of Omazole 20 Capsule

Stomach ulcers, Acid reflux (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease - GERD), Hyperacidity, Zollinger Ellison syndrome

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.Oral Suspension: Shake the bottle well before use. Check the label for directions and take Omazole 20 Capsule in doses as prescribed by your doctor with the help of a measuring cup/dropper provided by the pack.Powder/granules: Check the label for directions before use. Mix the powder/granules in water, mix well and drink immediately.

Medicinal Benefits

Omazole 20 Capsule is effective at healing erosive esophagitis (inflammation of food pipe), relieving symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (heartburn), and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, stomach ulcers. Omazole 20 Capsule 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. Usually, no dosage adjustment is required for these groups. It should not be given to children less than one year of age as no clinical studies have been done.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side effects of Omazole 20 Capsule
  • Drink water or other clear fluids.
  • To prevent worsening of pain, limit intake of tea, coffee, or alcohol.
  • Include bland foods like rice, toast, crackers, and rice in your diet.
  • Avoid lying down immediately after eating as it may cause indigestion or heartburn.
  • Avoid acidic and spicy food as it may cause indigestion.
Overcome Medication-Induced Nausea: A 9-Step Plan
  • Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
  • Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
  • Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
  • Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
  • Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
  • Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
  • Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.
To prevent, manage, and treat Constipation caused by medication usage, follow these steps:
  • Preventing Vomiting (Before it Happens)
  • Take medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. This can help minimize side effects, including vomiting.
  • Having a small meal before taking your medication can help reduce nausea and vomiting.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication along with your prescribed medication.
  • Managing Vomiting (If it Happens)
  • Try taking ginger in the form of tea, ale, or candy to help alleviate nausea and vomiting.
  • What to Do if Vomiting Persists
  • Consult your doctor if vomiting continues or worsens, consult the doctor for guidance on adjusting your medication or additional treatment.
Here are the steps to manage the medication-triggered Upper respiratory tract infection:
  • Inform your doctor about the symptoms you're experiencing due to medication.
  • Your doctor may adjust your treatment plan, which could include changing your medication, adding new medications, or offering advice on managing your symptoms.
  • Practice good hygiene, including frequent handwashing, avoiding close contact with others, and avoiding sharing utensils or personal items.
  • Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids to help loosen and clear mucus from your nose, throat, and airways.
  • Get plenty of rest and engage in stress-reducing activities to help your body recover. If your symptoms don't subside or worsen, consult your doctor for further guidance.
Here are the steps to manage Gastrointestinal Air and Swelling (GAS) caused by medication:
  • Tell your doctor about your GAS symptoms. They may change your medication regimen or prescribe additional drugs to help you manage them.
  • To manage GAS symptoms, eat a balanced diet of fibre, vegetables, and fruits.
  • Drink enough water throughout the day to avoid constipation and treat GAS symptoms.
  • Regular exercise like yoga and walking may help stimulate digestion and alleviate GAS symptoms.
  • Take probiotics only if your doctor advises, as they may help alleviate GAS symptoms by promoting gut health.
  • Take medication for GAS symptoms only if your doctor advises, as certain medications can interact with your existing prescriptions or worsen symptoms.
  • If symptoms persist, worsen, or are accompanied by severe abdominal pain, vomiting, or bleeding, seek immediate medical attention.
Here's a comprehensive approach to managing medication-triggered fever:
  • Inform your doctor immediately if you experience a fever after starting a new medication.
  • Your doctor may adjust your medication regimen or dosage as needed to minimize fever symptoms.
  • Monitor your body temperature to monitor fever progression.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as water or electrolyte-rich beverages, to help your body regulate temperature.
  • Get plenty of rest and engage in relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing or meditation, to help manage fever symptoms.
  • Under the guidance of your doctor, consider taking medication, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen, to help reduce fever.
  • If your fever is extremely high (over 103°F), or if you experience severe symptoms such as confusion, seizures, or difficulty breathing, seek immediate medical attention.

Drug Warnings

Omazole 20 Capsule should not be given to the patient suffering from Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhoea. Omazole 20 Capsule is safe for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers but should be taken only after consulting a doctor. Tell your doctor if you have stomach or intestinal cancer, liver problem, are allergic to Omazole 20 Capsule or will have an endoscopy in the future. Ask your doctor if you should stop taking Omazole 20 Capsule a few weeks before your endoscopy as it may hide some of the problems that would be spotted during an endoscopy. Prolonged use of Omazole 20 Capsule may be associated with an increased risk for osteoporosis-related fractures of the hip, wrist or spine due to loss of magnesium. Avoid using Omazole 20 Capsule with St John’s Wort (plant-based antidepressant), rifampin (antibiotic) and methotrexate (anti-cancer and anti-arthritis medicine) due to the severe drug interaction.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Omazole 20 Capsule:
Using rilpivirine together with Omazole 20 Capsule can decrease the absorption and blood levels of rilpivirine.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Omazole 20 Capsule with Rilpivirine can cause an interaction, consult a doctor before taking it. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Omazole 20 Capsule:
Omazole 20 Capsule can make Erlotinib less effective by reducing its absorption in the body. This can lead to low treatment outcomes.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Omazole 20 Capsule and Erlotinib together is not recommended as it can result in an interaction; it should be taken only if a doctor has advised it. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Omazole 20 Capsule:
When taken together, Omazole 20 Capsule, through decreasing stomach acid, can reduce atazanavir absorption and blood levels, making the medication less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Omazole 20 Capsule with atazanavir can lead to interaction, they can be taken if recommended by a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Omazole 20 Capsule:
Taking Omazole 20 Capsule and carbamazepine may possibly reduce the effects of Omazole 20 Capsule, which could reduce its capacity to treat the condition.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Omazole 20 Capsule and carbamazepine together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Omazole 20 Capsule:
When taken together Omazole 20 Capsule may interfere with the absorption of gefitinib into the bloodstream and reduce its effectiveness.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Omazole 20 Capsule with gefitinib can lead to interaction, they can be taken if recommended by a doctor. However, if you have no other treatment options, it is suggested that you take gefitinib 12 hours before or after Omazole 20 Capsule to reduce the impact of the interaction. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Omazole 20 Capsule:
Omazole 20 Capsule may interfere with pazopanib absorption and reduces its effectiveness.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Omazole 20 Capsule with pazopanib can lead to interaction, they can be taken if recommended by a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Omazole 20 Capsule:
Coadministration of Omazole 20 Capsule with methotrexate may increase the levels and side effects of Omazole 20 Capsule.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Omazole 20 Capsule and methotrexate, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without consulting to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Omazole 20 Capsule:
When Omazole 20 Capsule is used with citalopram the blood levels of citalopram may increase, increasing the risk of certain adverse effects, such as an abnormal heart rhythm, which can be serious.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Omazole 20 Capsule and citalopram together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience abrupt dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or rapid/pounding heartbeats while taking these medications, consult the doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Omazole 20 Capsule:
When taken together Omazole 20 Capsule can lower the levels of Clopidogrel in the blood, which can result in a decreased effectiveness of clopidogrel.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Omazole 20 Capsule and clopidogrel together has an interaction, but you can take these medications together if a doctor has advised it. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Omazole 20 Capsule:
Taking Omazole 20 Capsule and Dasatinib together may decrease the blood levels of Dasatinib.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Omazole 20 Capsule with Dasatinib can lead to interaction, they can be taken if recommended by a doctor. If you experience any unusual symptoms, visit a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid intake of acid or heartburn triggering foods or drinks like onions, peppermint, chocolate, caffeinated beverages, citrus fruits or juices, tomatoes and high-fat and spicy foods.
  • Before going to sleep try to raise your bedhead so that your head and chest are higher than your feet. Do not use piles of pillows, instead, one raised block is fine. This will not allow the stomach acid to backflow through your food pipe.
  • Avoid taking alcohol and smoking cigarette. Alcohol can raise the level of production of stomach acid leading to heartburn and acid reflux. On the other hand, nicotine smoking damages the valve (sphincter) which prevents backflow of the stomach acid back into the food pipe.
  • Include high fibre containing foods, berries, cherries, leafy green veggies (kale, spinach) and black peppers in your meal. These foods are full of antioxidant, calcium and vitamin B 12 that can help cope with the long term effects of the medicine. Fermented dairy products like miso, sauerkraut, and kimchi contain probiotics which help in the prevention of excess stomach acid production. Cranberry juice can be beneficial in the peptic ulcer and H Pyroli infection.
  • Avoid regular sitting continuously, as it can increase stomach acid production. Try to take a break of 5 minutes in 1 hour by brisk walking or stretching.

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FAQs

Omazole 20 Capsule is a type of medicine called a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). Proton pumps are enzymes in your stomach lining that help it make acid to digest food. Omeprazole prevents the proton pump from working properly. This reduces the amount of acid the stomach makes, relieving symptoms of food pipe lining inflammation (esophagitis), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), or heartburn.

Prolonged intake of Omazole 20 Capsule may weaken your bone and lower haemoglobin level. Your doctor may prescribe you Vitamin B-12 for enhancing haemoglobin and calcium/vitamin D/magnesium supplements for bone health.

Prolonged intake of Omazole 20 Capsule may lead to atrophic gastritis (inflammation of stomach cells), Vitamin B12 deficiency and weakening of bones or osteoporosis (loss of calcium, magnesium and vitamin D). Your doctor may prescribe calcium, vitamin D or haemoglobin enhancing medications to cope with long term side effects.

No. Omazole 20 Capsule is not prescribed for stomach cancer. Do not take Omazole 20 Capsule until your doctor has prescribed you. Omazole 20 Capsule is only indicated for the treatment of hyperacidity, acid reflux symptoms (GERD), heartburn and Zollinger Ellison syndrome.

No. Gas and acidity are two different common discomforts. Acidity is caused when improper functioning of the valve (sphincter) is located at the junction of the stomach and food pipe. As a result stomach acid backflows and enters the upper part of the food pipe causing heartburn. On the other hand, gas is the result of the digestion of the food and drinks eliminating gases like carbon dioxide, hydrogen, nitrogen, methane, etc. from the body.

Yes. Omazole 20 Capsule can alter certain medical tests like neuroendocrine tumours (secretin stimulation test), and urine screening tests for tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). So before undergoing such diagnostics test contact your doctor.

No. Omazole 20 Capsule prevents excess production of stomach acid, causing acid reflux and heartburn. If blood is coming in your stool or mucous, immediately contact the doctor.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

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  • VORICONAZOLE
  • ITRACONAZOLE
  • POSACONAZOLE
  • ATAZANAVIR
  • NELFINAVIR
  • AMPICILLIN
  • RIFAMPICIN
  • DIGOXIN
  • METHOTREXATE

Disease/Condition Glossary

Normally a thick layer of mucous protects the stomach against its own acid secretion. But, in the long run, it gets eroded by excessive stomach acid production leading to complications like GERD, peptic ulcer, and Zollinger Ellison syndrome. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a gastrointestinal disorder that occurs when stomach acid frequently flows back into the food pipe (oesophagus). This backflow (acid reflux) irritates the food pipe that causes heartburn. On the other hand, a peptic ulcer is a painful condition followed by the development of sores or ulcers in the stomach lining or duodenum (first part of the small intestine) (the duodenum). Zollinger Ellison syndrome is a rare condition in which a gastrin-secreting pancreas tumour causes excessive acid production leading to peptic ulcers.

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