Omerax

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  • Manufactured by: Zydus Cadila
  • Contains / Salt: Omeprazole (20 mg)

Omerax Information

Omerax is a prescription medicine that is available as a Capsule. It is typically used for the treatment of Acidity, Peptic Ulcer, GERD. Omerax also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The correct dosage of Omerax depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Omerax side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Omerax 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.

It is also important to note that Omerax has a Mild effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Omerax related warnings talks about Omerax's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

The section on Omerax contraindications lists all such conditions.

Drug reaction of Omerax with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Omerax is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.


Omerax Benefits & Uses

Omerax is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Omerax Dosage & How to Take

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
  • Disease:
  • Before or After Meal: Before meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg
  • Dosage Form: Capsule
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease:
  • Before or After Meal: Before meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg
  • Dosage Form: Capsule
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease:
  • Before or After Meal: Before meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease:
  • Before or After Meal: Before meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Omerax Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Omerax is used -

Severe

Moderate

Mild

Omerax Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Omerax safe for pregnant women?


    Omerax has mild to no side effects in pregnant women.

    Mild
  • Is the use of Omerax safe during breastfeeding?


    If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Omerax. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Omerax on the Kidneys?


    Omerax rarely harms the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Omerax on the Liver?


    Very few cases of side effects of Omerax on the liver have been reported.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Omerax on the Heart?


    Omerax has very mild side effects on the heart.

    Mild

Severe Interaction of Omerax with Other Drugs

Omerax should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate


Omerax Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Omerax unless your doctor advises you to do so -


Frequently asked Questions about Omerax

  • Is this Omerax habit forming or addictive?


    No, there is no any evidence that Omerax is addictive.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    After taking Omerax you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Omerax should be used only after doctor's advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    There is no benefit of taking Omerax for mental disorders.

    No

Omerax Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Omerax


    You can take Omerax with food.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Omerax


    Consumption of alcohol and Omerax together may have severe effects on your health.

    Severe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

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


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