Gastric :: Omeprazole Generic

Omeprazole Generic

US Brand Name Prilosec 10 mg, Prilosec 20 mg, Prilosec 40 mg
Generic Name Omeprazole
Other Brand NameOmecip, Zosec, LOMAC
Manufacturer CIPLA, mcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Packing 10
Form Capsule
Strength 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg
 
40 mg $0.79
20 mg $0.39
10 mg $0.19
Quantity Capsule
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Introduction

Omeprazole is a known as proton pump inhibitor and this drug medicine is highly prescribed drugs worldwide. This effective drug medicine was first sell in the market of the United States by AstraZeneca in 1989 using brand names Prilosec and Losec. The over the counter brand is the Prilosec. There are also available generic brands nowadays.

Composition

Each packet of omeprazole for delayed-Release oral suspension has either 2.5 mg or 10 mg of omeprazole or equivalent to 2.8 mg or 11.2 mg of omeprazole magnesium, in enteric-coated granules with inactive ingredients such as glyceryl monostearate, hypromellose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, methacrylic acid copolymer C, magnesium stearate, polysorbate, talc, sugar spheres and triethyl citrate, with inactive granules. This drug has inactive granules with ingredients like crospovidone, citric acid, iron oxide, hydroxypropyl cellulose, dextrose, and xantham gum. The inactive granules and the omeprazole granules constitute with water suspension formulation and are taken orally, through direct gastric administration or nasogastric.

Use

This medicine is used for the medication treatment of GERD or gastroesophageal reflux ailment , ulcers,as well as Zollinger-Ellison disorder which are all acquired from stomach acid.

Dosage and administration

The over the counter tablets or capsules are normally taken orally once a day, in the morning at minimum 60 minutes before eating which must continue for fourteen days. There must be another fourteen days medications that can be done again once for every 4 months when required. Always take your medicine on the same time every day so you will not forget it. While a prescribed omeprazole or packets of a long acting capsule, for delayed-release granules in suspension which needs for the combination of liquid should be taken also orally. The granules and the delayed-acting capsules should be taken by the patient at least one hour before he eats. Usually the patient needs to take it only once a day earlier a meal but it can also be taken two times a day with other medications to remove, or it can exceed up to three times a day when used to treat stomach condition that produce great amount of acid. Follow strictly the directions in the package label carefully or on your prescription but then, if you don’t understand, then ask your health provider to explain something which you do not understand.

Contraindication

Patient is not allowed if he/she is allergic on such medicine product or to any other related drugs like lansoprazole and pantoprazole. A person with liver disease is also prohibited to use this drug medicine.

Important Precautions

The over - the - counter omeprazole must never be taken by anyone for immediate relief of heartburn symptoms. It may take one to four days for you to feel the full benefit of the medication. See your doctor if your condition gets worse or not relieve after fourteen days or if you return in your ill condition after four months of treatment.

Side effects

Omeprazole can bring some side effects so talk to your doctor immediately if you feel these symptoms mild or severe such as stomach pain, constipation, diarrhea, headache, vomiting, nausea, gas, fever, hives, swelling of eyes, face, tongue, throat, lips, hands, feet, lower legs or ankles, rash, itching, difficulty breathing, hoarseness, lightheadedness, irregular, fast, or fast heartbeat, muscle spasms, exhaustion/tiredness, dizziness, seizures and intense shaking of body parts.

storage

Keep this medical drug in a tightly closed container, and keep it out of reach of the children. Then, make sure it is under the room temperature. Keep it away from light, too much heat, as well as from the moisture. Throw the expired medicine properly.
 

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