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Omekaa is a prescription medicine that is available as a Capsule. It is primarily used for the treatment of Acidity, Peptic Ulcer, GERD. Omekaa also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Omekaa. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Omekaa can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Omekaa are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Omekaa has a Mild effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Omekaa's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Omekaa related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Omekaa contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Omekaa with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Omekaa is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Omekaa 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 Omekaa is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Omekaa safe for pregnant women?
Omekaa has mild to no side effects in pregnant women.
Is the use of Omekaa safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Omekaa. If you see any side effects, stop taking Omekaa immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Omekaa again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Omekaa on the Kidneys?
Omekaa has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Omekaa on the Liver?
Omekaa is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Omekaa on the Heart?
Omekaa may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Omekaa 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 Omekaa unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Omekaa habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Omekaa has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Omekaa, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Omekaa can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Omekaa only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Omekaa cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Omekaa
Taking Omekaa with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Omekaa
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Omekaa as it can have severe side effects.
Yes, you can take Omekaa with ranitidine, both medicines work to reduce the acid secretion in the stomach and help to relieve from acidity, heartburn, and other stomach problem caused by acid. No, known interactions are seen between them when taking them together. However, it is best to consult a doctor before taking these two medicines at the same time.
Rarely Omekaa causes stomach cancer. There has been no direct relationship to establish the fact. However, stomach cancer and other cancers may develop because of recurring acid reflux for a long time for example 7 - 8 years or more. If you feel any symptoms associated with cancer such as consistent low-grade fever, weight loss due to unexplained reasons, and pain in the abdomen. Do not hesitate to get it diagnosed by a physician.
Omekaa should be taken 30 - 60 minute before meal. Preferably it should be taken once a day in the morning before breakfast. However, some people may require to take it twice in a day, in this case, 1 tablet should be taken in the morning and 1 tablet in the evening before meal. Please consult your doctor regarding the exact dosage regime of medicine and follow his/her instruction.
Yes, you can take Omekaa with paracetamol. No drug-drug interactions are seen when taking these two medicines together. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction exists between them. If you experience any side effects after consuming these two medicines together, please inform the doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Omekaa causes bloating. It is a common side effect of this drug. If you experience unpleasant effects after consuming this drug then inform to doctor right away without further delay.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
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
