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Capsules for the treatment of reflux symptoms, such as heartburn or acid regurgitation.
Contains 14 capsules
Omeprazole 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 convenient bottle 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).
Treatment can be continued for 14 days, after which, if there is no improvement or symptoms worsen, a doctor should be consulted.
The capsules should be swallowed whole without chewing or crushing.
Do not use Omeprazol Sandoz Care:
In children under 18 years of age .
If you are allergic to any of the ingredients of this medicine or any derivative thereof.
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).
Omeprazole Sandoz Caremay mask the symptoms of other illnesses. 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, Omeprazole Sandoz Care can cause side effects, although not everybody will experience them.
If you experience 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 Sandoz Care 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 Omeprazol Sandoz Care is omeprazole. 20 mg of omeprazole are contained in the gastro-resistant capsules. The other ingredients are: sugar spheres (consisting of corn starch and sucrose), magnesium hydroxide, sodium lauryl sulphate, disodium phosphate anhydrousanhydrous disodium phosphate, mannitol, hypromellose type 2910, macrogol 6000, talc, polysorbate 80, titanium dioxide (E171) and 30% methacrylic acid-ethylacrylate copolymer dispensation (1:1). Capsule shell: gelatin and titanium dioxide (E171).
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 them, they can be opened and the contents mixed with water or fruit juice (do not mix with milk or carbonated water).
It may be necessary to take the capsules for 2-3 days at a time to improve symptoms.
If after a period of 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.
