Omecip 20 mg treats the symptoms of reflux esophagitis or reflux disease in adults and children.  The symptoms are caused by reflux of food and acid from the stomach into the oesophagus. The stomach problem can cause heartburn (a burning sensation in the chest rising to the throat). Other uses of Omecip 20 mg include:

• Acid-related Dyspepsia: Omeprazole 20 mg is effective in treating acid-related dyspepsia. Also known as indigestion, dyspepsia causes discomfort or pain in the upper abdomen, especially after drinking or eating.
• Peptic ulcers: It treats gastric ulcers and duodenal ulcers. These ulcers can be caused by excessive stomach secretion in the stomach.
• Peptic ulcer associated with H. Pylori infection:

People with peptic ulcers have a bacteria called H.Pylori in their stomach. Doctors usually prescribe Omecip with antibiotics to kill the bacteria and heal the ulcer.

Peptic ulcer associated with Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs): Some peptic ulcers result from the usage of NSAIDs (medicines used to treat arthritis and joint disease). Omecip is equally useful in healing and preventing ulcers associated with NSAIDs.  

Zollinger-Ellison syndrome: The gastrointestinal drug treats a rare condition called Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, where the stomach secretes excessive acid, much more than in ulcers or reflux disease.

Omecip 20 mg decreases the amount of acid in the stomach to relieve symptoms and heal the stomach conditions.

Take one Omecip capsule 20 mg per day before eating food unless your doctor has instructed you otherwise.  

The dose is usually 20 mg once daily for adults, depending on what condition you are being treated for and how serious it is. Swallow the capsule with a glass full of water. If you have a problem swallowing the capsule, open the capsule in an empty glass and swallow the content, or you can suspend the content in fruit juice, soured milk, yoghurt and consumed within thirty minutes. Do not chew or crush the capsules. Note that if the granules were chewed, they wouldn’t work properly. In most patients, Omeprazole works rapidly to healing is usually complete within four weeks. Inform your doctor if your symptoms return.

Take one Omecip capsule 20 mg per day before eating food unless your doctor has instructed you otherwise.

The dose is usually 20 mg once daily for adults, depending on what condition you are being treated for and how serious it is. Swallow the capsule with a glass full of water. If you have a problem swallowing the capsule, open the capsule in an empty glass and swallow the content, or you can suspend the content in fruit juice, soured milk, yoghurt and consumed within thirty minutes. Do not chew or crush the capsules. Note that if the granules were chewed, they wouldn’t work properly. In most patients, Omeprazole works rapidly to healing is usually complete within four weeks. Inform your doctor if your symptoms return.

Tell your doctor as soon as possible if you do not feel well while taking Omecip 20 mg. Gastrointestinal medicine is an effective remedy for most people with stomach and duodenal ulcers or reflux diseases, but it may cause side effects in some people. Tell your doctor if you experience headache, stomach pain, nausea or vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation, and vomiting. Most of these side effects are mild and diminishes within a few days. Some people may notice hair loss, muscle pain, fever, increased breast size, skin rash, blurred vision, change in sleep patterns, fever, mood changes, depression, confusion, tremor, increased bruising, and dizziness.