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S 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 S Omepren safe for pregnant women?
S Omepren may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of S Omepren, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of S Omepren safe during breastfeeding?
S Omepren may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of S Omepren on the Kidneys?
S Omepren does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of S Omepren on the Liver?
S Omepren has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of S Omepren on the Heart?
S Omepren is not harmful for the heart.
S 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 S Omepren unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this S Omepren habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to S Omepren.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
S Omepren does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, the use of S Omepren is considered safe.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking S Omepren for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and S Omepren
Taking S Omepren with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and S Omepren
Consuming S Omepren with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
This is because a long-term use of S Omepren can cause Vitamin B12 deficiency. Stomach acids help in the absorption of Vitamin B 12, and this drug suppresses stomach acid which is required for the absorption of vitamin B12. Hence patients taking [medicine] for a long time have Vitamin B12 deficiency. To replenish Vitamin B12 in your body your doctor prescribes this vitamin along with this medicine.
Yes, S Omepren helps to prevent and heal the ulcer. It is the main indication of this drug. However, It is best to consult your doctor to seek the right treatment of ulcer.
No, you can not buy S Omepren over-the-counter. It is a prescription drug which you cannot buy directly from the pharmacy without the prescription of a healthcare practitioner.
Avoid taking S Omepren with levothyroxine because it delays the absorption of levothyroxine and also affects the efficacy of levothyroxine. Please consult with your doctor before consuming these two drugs at the same time.
S Omepren works by blocking the action of an enzyme (H+/K+ATPase) in the cells (parietal) of the stomach which is responsible for acid production in the stomach. Due to blockage of this enzyme, the production of acid is decreased, and this helps to relieve the stomach from acidity, heartburn, GERD, stomach ulcer and other acidity related stomach problem.
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