Omeprazole 20mg Cap 10's

ACTIVE INGREDIENT(S)

Omeprazole

DO I NEED A PRESCRIPTION?

This medicine can be supplied by the pharmacists without a prescription under certain conditions. It falls under 'Prescription Only Medicine with Exemptions'.

BENEFITS AND USES:

This medicine is used to treat conditions caused by excessive acidity in your stomach, such as ulcers in the stomach or duodenum (upper portion of the small intestine), reflux disease (also known as "heartburn", a burning pain in your chest caused by food or acid from your stomach that backs up into your mouth) and hypersecretory conditions such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (tumour growth in the pancreas or upper part of the small intestine which causes secretion of too much stomach acid). This medicine can also be used in the treatment or prevention of stomach ulcers associated with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or NSAIDs (medicines for pain and inflammation). Omeprazole treats these conditions by reducing the amount of acid your stomach makes. This medicine may also be used together with other medicines to treat a specific type of gastric problem caused by the Helicobacter pylori bacteria. Omeprazole may be used to treat other conditions as decided by your doctor.

DIRECTIONS:

Take this medicine exactly as directed by your doctor or according to the instructions on the label. Do not take more or less than instructed by your doctor or pharmacist. Take this medicine on an empty stomach or before food. Try to take it at the same time each day. This medicine must be taken regularly for it to be effective. Continue taking this medicine even when you feel better. Do not stop taking it unless instructed by the doctor.

WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICINE?

This medicine may cause the following side effects: - Headache - Nausea - Vomiting - Diarrhoea - Stomach wind - Constipation - Stomach pain - Back pain. Inform your doctor if any of these side effects do not go away or are severe, or if you experience other side effects.