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Omecool is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Capsule. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Acidity, Peptic Ulcer, GERD. The alternative uses of Omecool have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Omecool. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Omecool can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Omecool go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Omecool is Mild for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Omecool has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Omecool related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Omecool are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Omecool have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Omecool is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Omecool is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Omecool is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Omecool safe for pregnant women?
Omecool rarely shows harmful effects in in pregnant ladies. Even if it does, the effects are mild
Is the use of Omecool safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Omecool. If you see any side effects, stop taking Omecool immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Omecool again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Omecool on the Kidneys?
Omecool rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Omecool on the Liver?
Omecool has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Omecool on the Heart?
Side effects of Omecool rarely affect the heart.
Omecool should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Omecool unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Omecool habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Omecool is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Omecool you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Omecool should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Omecool for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Omecool
Taking Omecool with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Omecool
Taking Omecool with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
This medicine data has been created by -
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Prilosec (omeprazole)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 651-653
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 945-947