Description:
Omepraz HP 20mg/500mg/750mg Kit is a combination medicine used in the treatment of peptic ulcer disease by relieving the symptoms such as heartburn, indigestion, stomach pain, and irritation. It works by killing the ulcer-causing bacteria H. pylori. Omepraz HP 20mg/500mg/750mg Kit is taken without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine. The most common side effects are diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, tiredness, headache, dryness in the mouth, and metallic taste. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any side effects. This medicine can also cause sleepiness and dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness. Lifestyle modifications like having cold milk and avoiding hot tea, coffee, spicy food, or chocolate can help you to get better results. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding. You should also tell your doctor if you have kidney diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.
Uses / Indications:
Treatment of Peptic ulcer disease
Pregnancy interaction:
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Side Effects:
Nausea | Vomiting | Stomach pain | Flatulence | Dizziness | Tiredness | Headache | Skin rash | Dryness in mouth | Metallic taste
How to use:
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label before use. Omepraz HP 20mg/500mg/750mg Kit is to be taken empty stomach.
Introduction:
In Treatment of Peptic ulcer disease Peptic ulcer disease is a condition in which painful sores or ulcers develop in the inner lining of the stomach or gut (intestine). Omepraz HP 20mg/500mg/750mg Kit reduces the amount of acid your stomach makes which prevents further damage to the ulcer as it heals naturally. It also contains antibiotics that prevent and treat any infection in the stomach or intestines. This helps you get relief from the symptoms more effectively. You need to keep taking the medicine as it is prescribed for it to be effective, even if the symptoms seem to disappear.
Benefits:
Omepraz HP 20mg/500mg/750mg Kit is a combination of three medicines: Omeprazole, Tinidazole and Amoxicillin, which treats stomach/intestinal ulcers due to bacterial infections. Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) which reduces the amount of acid in the stomach and treats acid-related indigestion and ulcers. Tinidazole is an antibiotic which kills the bacteria and other microorganisms that cause infections by damaging their DNA. Amoxicillin is also an antibiotic which works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering that is essential for the survival of bacteria in the human body. Together, they eradicate your infection effectively.
Safety Advice:
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- Alcohol : UNSAFE
- Consuming alcohol while taking Omepraz HP 20mg/500mg/750mg Kit may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).
- Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Omepraz HP 20mg/500mg/750mg Kit may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
- Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
- Omepraz HP 20mg/500mg/750mg Kit is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
- Driving : UNSAFE
- Omepraz HP 20mg/500mg/750mg Kit may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Omepraz HP 20mg/500mg/750mg Kit can have side effects and the symptoms (such as allergic reactions, dizziness and convulsions) may make you unfit to drive.
- Kidney : CAUTION
- Omepraz HP 20mg/500mg/750mg Kit should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Omepraz HP 20mg/500mg/750mg Kit may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of this medicine is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
- Liver : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
- Omepraz HP 20mg/500mg/750mg Kit is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Omepraz HP 20mg/500mg/750mg Kit may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Missed Dose:
If you miss a dose of Omepraz HP 20mg/500mg/750mg Kit, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Facts:
Habit Forming::No|Therapeutic Class::GASTRO INTESTINAL
Product Primary Uses:
Treatment of Peptic ulcer disease
Lactation Interaction:
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Driving Interaction:
UNSAFE
Kidney Interaction:
CAUTION
Liver Interaction:
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Other Drugs Interaction:
UNSAFE
Manufacturer Address:
Alkem Laboratories Limited, Devashish Building, Alkem House, Senapati Bapat Road, Lower Parel, Mumbai - 400 013.
Item requires a valid prescription
