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Description
| Medicine | |
| Alchohol Interaction | Taking a large amount of alcohol can increase acidity and cause acid reflux in the food pipe causing heartburn. This would decrease the effect of this drug and can aggravate your underlying condition. |
| Pregnancy Interaction | OCID IT 40 MG/150 MG CAPSULE may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor. |
| Lactation Interaction | No information is available on the use of OCID IT 40 MG/150 MG CAPSULE during lactation. Please consult your doctor. |
| Expert Advice | Inform your doctor if you do not feel better after taking it for 14 days as you may be suffering from some other problem that needs attention. Omeprazole can decrease magnesium levels in blood. Get your magnesium levels checked regularly. You may need a magnesium supplement or need to discontinue your medicine. Inform your doctor if you are suffering from osteoporosis as Omeprazole can weaken your bones by decreasing calcium levels in blood. You may need a calcium supplement, preferably calcium citrate. Omeprazole is a well-tolerated medicine and provides relief for a long time. It may take a few days to show its effect. You can take an antacid for a quick relief during this time unless your doctor has asked you not to use them. Once you start feeling better, do not stop taking your medicine. Take it for the duration as advised by your doctor |
| Common Side Effect | Nausea, Abdominal pain, Constipation, Flatulence, Diarrhoea. |
| How to Use | Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. |
| Driving | Do not drive unless you are feeling well.OCID IT 40 MG/150 MG CAPSULE may cause dizziness and visual disturbances. This may affect your driving ability. |
| Kidney | There is limited information available on the use of OCID IT 40 MG/150 MG CAPSULE in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | OCID IT 40 MG/150 MG CAPSULE should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of OCID IT 40 MG/150 MG CAPSULE may be needed. Please consult your doctor.A lower dose may be advised in patients with liver disease and who have to take this medicine for a long time. |
| Mechanism of action | Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach which helps in relief of acid-related indigestion and heartburn. |