Dr. Reddy's Omeprazole 20mg 28 Capsules
Containing the active substance Omeprazole, Dr. Reddy's Omeprazole 20mg belongs to a group of medicines called proton pump inhibitors and helps to reduce the amount of acid the stomach produces.
Benefits include:
- By reducing the amount of acid the stomach produces, this product helps relieve symptoms associated with the following conditions:
- Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD).
- Ulcers in the upper part of the intestine (duodenal ulcer) or stomach (gastric ulcer).
- Ulcers caused by H pylori bacteria
- Ulcers caused by NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti- Inflammatory Drugs).
- Too much acid in the stomach caused by a growth in the pancreas (Zollinger-Ellison syndrome).
Features includes:
- Long lasting effect
- Once a day dosing
- Affordable
- No need for prescription
Active Ingredient:
Omeprazole 20mg in enteric coated granules
Recommended Dosage:
Take one capsule daily, in the morning, 30 minutes before food
Do not exceed the recommended daily dose
Do not chew or crush capsules, swallow whole with water.
Do not take for more than 14 days
Consult a doctor or pharmacist if symptoms persist, recur or worsen or if new symptoms occur.
Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are pregnant or are taking any other medicines.
Are there any warnings and precautions:
Except following medical advice, do not use Dr. Reddy's Omeprazole if you
suffer from:
Persistent regurgitation of food or vomiting, Difficulty swallowing or symptoms of gastrointestinal bleeding, Weight Loss, Severe pain eg. Causes you to wake-up, Blood in stools or vomit, Failed treatment, Sensation of food sticking in throat, Symptoms have lasted for a long time, consistently for greater than 5 days.
Other information regarding Heartburn and Indigestion:
What are the common symptoms of heartburn or indigestion?
Eating may worsen or relieve symptoms.
A burning feeling behind the breastbone and moving up towards the throat. These feelings usually occur about 30 minutes after eating or lying down.
Discomfort or pain in the area between the ribs and belly button.
Too much gas, feeling bloated (may be relieved by burping)
Feeling sick (nausea)
Feeling full or needing less food than usual to make you feel full
A 'lump' in the throat from stomach material regurgitating and
being re-swallowed
What are the common causes of indigestion or too much acid in the stomach?
Smoking, drinking too much coffee or strong tea, alcohol consumption, eating spicy and fatty foods, eating foods such as cucumber, onion, chocolate. Other conditions such as:
Pregnancy, being overweight, stress, rushed, or missed meals, and eating large meals.
Some medicines, including aspirin and other anti-inflammatories for pain
and arthritis
