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Capsules for the short-term treatment of reflux symptoms, such as heartburn or acid regurgitation.
Contains 14 capsules.
It is a medicine that belongs to the group of so-called "proton pump inhibitors", which reduce the acid produced by the stomach. It is therefore used for the short-term relief and treatment of reflux symptoms (such as heartburn or acid regurgitation).
It comes in a convenient pack of 14 capsules.
Adults andchildren over 1 year of age andweighing more than 10 kg.
The usual dose is 1 capsule per day, with a little water (preferably in the morning, either on an empty stomach or with food).
The capsules should be swallowed whole without chewing or crushing.
Do not use Omeprazole Viatris Pharmaceuticals:
Like all medicines, Viatris Omeprazole Pharmaceuticals can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. In this case, the following have been observed:
Headache.
Effects on the stomach or intestine: diarrhoea, stomach pain, constipation and gas (flatulence).
Nausea or vomiting.
Benign polyps in the stomach.
Widespread rash, high body temperature and swollen lymph nodes (DRESS or drug hypersensitivity syndrome).
A widespread, red, scaly rash with bumps under the skin and blisters accompanied by fever.Symptoms usually appear at the start of treatment ( acute generalised exanthematouspustulosis ).
Yellowing of the skin, dark urine and tiredness, which may be symptoms of liver problems.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting to take Omeprazole Pharmaceuticals: serious adverse skin reactions have been reported in association with omeprazole treatment, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis , toxic epidermal necrolysis, and lysis, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) and acute generalised exanthematouspustulosis (AGEP).
Omeprazole may mask the symptoms of other diseases.Therefore,if you experience any of the following conditions before you start taking omeprazole or during treatment, consult your doctor immediately:
You lose a lot of weight for no apparent reason and have trouble swallowing.
You have stomach pain or indigestion.
You start vomiting food or vomiting blood.
Your stools are black (blood-tinged stools).
You have severe or persistent diarrhoea, as omeprazole has been associated with a slight increase in infectious diarrhoea.
You have severe liver problems.
If you have ever had a skin reaction after treatment with an omeprazole-like medicine to reduce stomach acid.
You are scheduled to have a specific blood test (Chromogranin A).
When taking omeprazole, inflammation of the kidney may occur. Signs and symptoms may include decreased urine volume or blood in the urine and/or hypersensitivity reactions such as fever, rash and stiff joints. You should report these signs to the doctor treating you.
The active substance in Omeprazol Pharmaceuticals is omeprazole. Omeprazole Viatris contains 20 mg of omeprazole. The other ingredients (excipients) are: sugar spheres (sucrose, maize starch), methacrylic acid-ethyl acrylate copolymer , hypromellose, disodium phosphate dihydrate, talc, triethyl citrate , titanium dioxide (E-171). Capsules: gelatin, titanium dioxide (E-171) and black printing ink (containing shellac, potassium hydroxide (E-525) and iron oxide black (E-172)).
Stop taking omeprazole and consult your doctor immediately if you experience any of these symptoms related to serious adverse skin reactions. Also,tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, or have recently taken, any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription, as omeprazole interacts with a large number of medicines.
When taking the capsules it is very important not to chew or crush them. If you are unable to swallow them, they can be opened and the contents mixed with water or fruit juice (do not mix with milk or carbonated water).
It may be necessary to take the capsules for 2-3 days at a time to improve symptoms. Treatment may be continued for 14 days, after which time if there is no improvement or symptoms worsen, a doctor should be consulted.
Read the package leaflet included with this medicine carefully. If you have any questions, you can consult our team of pharmaceutical experts.
The prices of non-prescription medicines are set by law. In our online pharmacy you can buy Viatris Omeprazole Pharmaceuticals 20 mg at a 10% discount, which is the maximum allowed by law.
