About Omez-40 Tablet 10’s Omez-40 Tablet 10’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). Omez-40 Tablet 10’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. Omez-40 Tablet 10’s prevents the release of stomach acid and relieves symptoms of food pipe lining inflammation (esophagitis), and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), or heartburn. Omez-40 Tablet 10’s can be prescribed to the adults and children aged 12 years and over. It is better to take Omez-40 Tablet 10’s an hour before a meal. Omez-40 Tablet 10’s should be swallowed whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, crush, or break it. Besides this, Omez-40 Tablet 10’s is also available in liquid form for those who cannot swallow tablets or capsules. Do not take Omez-40 Tablet 10’s for more than 4 weeks of duration without consulting the doctor. You can increase the efficacy of Omez-40 Tablet 10’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 Omez-40 Tablet 10’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 Omez-40 Tablet 10’s. These side effects are temporary and may get resolve after some time however if this side persists contact the doctor. Omez-40 Tablet 10’s should not be given to the patient suffering from Clostridium difficile associated diarrhoea. Omez-40 Tablet 10’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 Omez-40 Tablet 10’s, or will have an endoscopy in the future. Ask your doctor if you should stop taking Omez-40 Tablet 10’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 Omez-40 Tablet 10’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 Omez-40 Tablet 10’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 Omez-40 Tablet 10’s Stomach ulcers, Acid reflux (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease – GERD), Hyperacidity, Zollinger Ellison syndrome Medicinal Benefits Omez-40 Tablet 10’s is effective at healing erosive esophagitis (inflammation of food pipe), relieving symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (heartburn), and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, stomach ulcers. Omez-40 Tablet 10’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. Related Product Omez Injection Omez Insta Sachet Mint Omez FF 20 Tablet Omez-Dsr Capsule Omez 10mg Capsule Omez 20mg Capsule Omez 40mg Capsule Directions for Use It is better to take Omez-40 Tablet 10’s an hour before a meal. Omez-40 Tablet 10’s should be swallowed whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, crush, or break it. Besides this, Omez-40 Tablet 10’s is also available in liquid form for those who cannot swallow tablets or capsules. Do not take Omez-40 Tablet 10’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 Omez-40 Tablet 10’s An adult taking Omez-40 Tablet 10’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 Omez-40 Tablet 10’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 Omez-40 Tablet 10’s should not be given to the patient suffering from Clostridium difficile associated diarrhoea. Omez-40 Tablet 10’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 Omez-40 Tablet 10’s, or will have an endoscopy in the future. Ask your doctor if you should stop taking Omez-40 Tablet 10’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 Omez-40 Tablet 10’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 Omez-40 Tablet 10’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: Omez-40 Tablet 10’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: Omez-40 Tablet 10’s interact with St John’s wort plant that is used as an anti-depressant. This plant may affect the working of Omez-40 Tablet 10’s. So avoid its intake with Omez-40 Tablet 10’s. Drug-Disease Interaction: Omez-40 Tablet 10’s should be not given in patients with C. difficile induced colitis, liver disease, bone fractures, low Vitamin B12 (anaemia), low magnesium (hypomagnesemia).
