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 flows back into the tube connecting your mouth and stomach causing heartburn, nausea, vomiting, bitter taste, discomfort in upper abdomen) in children (above 1 years of age) and adults.

It is used in adults to manage gastric (stomach), duodenal ulcer (upper part of the intestine), ulcers infected with Helicobacter pylori bacteria in addition with antibiotics (including children) and ulcers due to the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

Also, it is used in adults to manage Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (increased acid secretion in the stomach due to growth in pancreas resulting in abdominal pain, diarrhoea, gnawing or discomfort in upper abdomen, heartburn, nausea and vomiting).

OMEZ 20MG CAPSULE is not recommended for use in patients with history of allergic reactions to omeprazole or any other proton pump inhibitors (Ex. pantoprazole, lansoprazole, rabeprazole and esomeprazole).

Before taking OMEZ 20MG CAPSULE, tell your doctor if you have any severe liver problems, weight loss, swallowing problems, stomach pain or indigestion, osteoporosis (condition in which bones become weak and brittle), vitamin B12 deficiency, schedule for specific blood test (chromogranin A).

OMEZ 20MG CAPSULE can be used in pregnant and breast-feeding women only if advised by the doctor. OMEZ 20MG CAPSULE should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged above 65 years) due to increased risk of fractures.

The most common side effects of taking OMEZ 20MG CAPSULE are headache, diarrhoea, stomach pain, constipation and flatulence. Consult your doctor if any of the side effects bothers you.