Omekaste 20 mg Blister pack, 14 gastro-resistant capsules

Omekaste is a medicine that belongs to the group of so-called "proton pump inhibitors", which reduce the acid produced by the stomach. It is therefore used for the short-term relief and treatment of reflux symptoms (such as heartburn or acid regurgitation).

It comes in a pack of 14 capsules.

Suitable for use in adults over 18 years of age.

The usual dose is 1 capsule per day with a little water (preferably in the morning, either on an empty stomach or with food). It is advisable to maintain the treatment for 14 days, after which, if there is no improvement, consult a doctor.

The capsules should be swallowed whole without chewing or crushing.

Do not use omeprazole:

• In children under 18 years of age .

• If you are allergic to any of the components of this medicine or any derivative of them.

• If you are allergic to medicines containing proton pump inhibitors (e.g. pantoprazole, lansoprazole, rabeprazole, esomeprazole).

• If you are taking a medicine containing nelfinavir (used for HIV infection).

• Omekaste may mask the symptoms of other diseases. Therefore, consult your doctor immediately if you experience any complaints before you start taking omeprazole or during treatment.

• If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine.

Like any medicine, Omekaste can cause side effects, although not everybody will experience them.

If you notice any of the following rare but serious side effects, stop taking omeprazole and seek medical advice immediately:

• Sudden wheezing

• Swelling of the lips, tongue and throat or of the body

• Skin rash

• Fainting or difficulty swallowing (severe allergic reaction).

• Reddening of the skin with blistering or peeling.

• Yellowing of the skin

• Dark urine and tiredness, which may be symptoms of liver problems.

Other side effects are:

Common side effects

• Headache.

• Effects on the stomach or intestine: diarrhoea, stomach pain, constipation and gas.

• Nausea or vomiting.

• Benign polyps in the stomach.

Rare side effects

• Swelling of the feet and ankles.

• Insomnia

• Dizziness, tingling sensation, drowsiness.

• Feeling of spinning (vertigo).

• Changes in blood tests used to check liver function.

• Skin rash, itching and rashes.

• Feeling of general malaise and lack of energy.

Rare side effects

• Blood problems

• Allergic reactions, sometimes very severe.

• Agitation, confusion or depression.

• Taste alterations.

• Visual problems, such as blurred vision.

• dry mouth

• Candidiasis

• liver problems

• hair loss

• Skin rash on exposure to sunlight.

• Joint or muscle pain

• Severe kidney problems

• Increased sweating.

Very rare side effects

• Blood count alterations

• Hallucinations

Adverse effects of unknown frequency

• Inflammation in the intestine (causing diarrhoea).

• Hypomagnesaemia

• Skin rash, possibly with joint pain.

In very rare cases omeprazole may affect the white blood cells in the blood and cause immunodeficiency. If you are suffering from an infection with symptoms such as fever with a severely deteriorated general condition or fever with symptoms of local infection, such as pain in the neck, throat or mouth or difficulty urinating, you should consult your doctor as soon as possible for a blood test to rule out a lack of white blood cells (agranulocytosis).

The active substance in Omekaste is omeprazole. Each hard gastro-resistant capsule contains 20 mg of omeprazole. El resto de componentes son esferas de azúcar (sacarosa y almidón de maíz), hipromelosa (E-464), talco (E-553b), dióxido de titanio (E-171), fosfato disódical phosphate dihydrate (E-339 ii), sodium lauryl sulphate, polysorbate 80, copolymer of methacrylic acid and ethyl acrylate, triethyl citrate (E-1505). Capsule: gelatin, titanium dioxide (E-171), printing ink (iron oxide black (E-172), potassium hydroxide, ethyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, propylene glycol, n-butyl alcohol, ammonium hydroxide, purified water and shellac).

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription, as omeprazole interacts with a large number of medicines.

When taking the capsules it is very important not to chew or crush them. If you are unable to swallow the capsules, you can open them and take the contents mixed with water or fruit juice (no milk or fizzy water).

It may be necessary to take the capsules for 2-3 days at a time to improve symptoms.

If after 14 days the symptoms do not improve or worsen, consult a doctor.

Read the package leaflet included with this medicine carefully. If you have any questions, you can consult our team of expert pharmacists.

The prices of non-prescription medicines are set by law. In our online pharmacy you can buy this medicine at a discount of 10%, which is the maximum allowed by law.