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Omepren is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Capsule. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Acidity, Peptic Ulcer, GERD. Other than this, Omepren has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Omepren depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. 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, Omepren can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Omepren go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Omepren is Mild for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Omepren's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Omepren contraindications section.
Besides this, Omepren may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Omepren is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Omepren 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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Is the use of Omepren safe for pregnant women?
Omepren has mild to no side effects in pregnant women.
Is the use of Omepren safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Omepren. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Omepren on the Kidneys?
Omepren rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Omepren on the Liver?
Omepren has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Omepren on the Heart?
Omepren is rarely harmful for the heart.
Omepren 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 Omepren unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Omepren habit forming or addictive?
Omepren does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Omepren as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Omepren should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Omepren cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Omepren
It is safe to take Omepren with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Omepren
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Omepren as it can have severe side effects.
Yes, you can take Omepren 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, Omepren causes dizziness, if taken for a long time, for example, more than 1 year. If this medicine has been taken for a long time it can lower the magnesium level in the blood, which can cause dizziness. However, do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Omepren 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.
Discontinuation of Omepren on your own can cause harmful effects on your body. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor before discontinuing medicine on your own.
Yes, Omepren 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
5 Years of Experience
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