About Omesec 20 mg Tablet 15’s Omesec 20 mg Tablet 15’s 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). Omesec 20 mg Tablet 15’s helps in reducing the stomach acid by blocking the actions of an enzyme (H /K ATPase or gastric proton pump). This proton pump lies in the cells of the stomach wall responsible for the release of gastric acid secretion damaging tissues in the food pipe, stomach, and duodenum. Omesec 20 mg Tablet 15’s prevents the release of stomach acid and relieves symptoms of food pipe lining inflammation (esophagitis), and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), or heartburn. Omesec 20 mg Tablet 15’s can be prescribed to the adults and children aged 12 years and over. It is better to take Omesec 20 mg Tablet 15’s an hour before a meal. Omesec 20 mg Tablet 15’s should be swallowed whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, crush, or break it. Besides this, Omesec 20 mg Tablet 15’s is also available in liquid form for those who cannot swallow tablets or capsules. Do not take Omesec 20 mg Tablet 15’s for more than 4 weeks of duration without consulting the doctor. You can increase the efficacy of Omesec 20 mg Tablet 15’s by taking a small meal or snacks frequently. Try to avoid caffeine-containing beverages (coffee, tea), spicy/deep fried/processed foods, carbonated beverages, acidic foods like citrus fruits/vegetables (tomatoes). An adult taking Omesec 20 mg Tablet 15’s 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 Omesec 20 mg Tablet 15’s. These side effects are temporary and may get resolve after some time however if this side persists contact the doctor. Omesec 20 mg Tablet 15’s should not be given to the patient suffering from Clostridium difficile associated diarrhoea. Omesec 20 mg Tablet 15’s 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, allergic to Omesec 20 mg Tablet 15’s, or will have an endoscopy in the future. Ask your doctor if you should stop taking Omesec 20 mg Tablet 15’s a few weeks before your endoscopy as it may hide some of the problems that would be spotted during an endoscopy. Prolonged use of Omesec 20 mg Tablet 15’s may be associated with an increased risk for osteoporosis-related fractures of the hip, wrist or spine due to loss of magnesium. Avoid using Omesec 20 mg Tablet 15’s 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 Omesec 20 mg Tablet 15’s Stomach ulcers, Acid reflux (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease – GERD), Hyperacidity, Zollinger Ellison syndrome Medicinal Benefits Omesec 20 mg Tablet 15’s is effective at healing erosive esophagitis (inflammation of food pipe), relieving symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (heartburn), and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, stomach ulcers. Omesec 20 mg Tablet 15’s 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, lactating mother, kidney, and liver disease patients. Usually, no dosage adjustment is required for these groups. It should not be given to the children less than 1 year of age as no clinical studies has been done. Directions for Use It is better to take Omesec 20 mg Tablet 15’s an hour before a meal. Omesec 20 mg Tablet 15’s should be swallowed whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, crush, or break it. Besides this, Omesec 20 mg Tablet 15’s is also available in liquid form for those who cannot swallow tablets or capsules. Do not take Omesec 20 mg Tablet 15’s for more than 4 weeks of duration without consulting the doctor. Storage Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight Side Effects of Omesec 20 mg Tablet 15’s An adult taking Omesec 20 mg Tablet 15’s 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 Omesec 20 mg Tablet 15’s. These side effects are temporary and may get resolve after some time however if this side persists contact the doctor. In-Depth Precautions and Warning Drug Warnings Omesec 20 mg Tablet 15’s should not be given to the patient suffering from Clostridium difficile associated diarrhoea. Omesec 20 mg Tablet 15’s 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, allergic to Omesec 20 mg Tablet 15’s, or will have an endoscopy in the future. Ask your doctor if you should stop taking Omesec 20 mg Tablet 15’s a few weeks before your endoscopy as it may hide some of the problems that would be spotted during an endoscopy. Prolonged use of Omesec 20 mg Tablet 15’s may be associated with an increased risk for osteoporosis-related fractures of the hip, wrist or spine due to loss of magnesium. Avoid using Omesec 20 mg Tablet 15’s 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 Interactions Drug-Drug Interaction: Omesec 20 mg Tablet 15’s may interact with a blood thinner (clopidogrel, warfarin), antifungal (ketoconazole, voriconazole, itraconazole, posaconazole), anti-HIV drug (atazanavir, nelfinavir), iron supplements, antibiotic (ampicillin, rifampicin), heart medicine (digoxin) and anti-cancer drug (methotrexate). Let your doctor know if you are taking these medicines. Drug-Food Interaction: Omesec 20 mg Tablet 15’s interact with St John’s wort plant that is used as an anti-depressant. This plant may affect the working of Omesec 20 mg Tablet 15’s. So avoid its intake with Omesec 20 mg Tablet 15’s. Drug-Disease Interaction: Omesec 20 mg Tablet 15’s should be not given in patients with C. difficile induced colitis, liver disease, bone fractures, low Vitamin B12 (anaemia), low magnesium (hypomagnesemia).
