Omeprotect 20 mg Bottle, 14 gastro-resistant capsules

It is a medicine that belongs to the group of so-called "proton pump inhibitors", so it reduces the acid produced by the stomach.

It is used for the short-term treatment of reflux symptoms, which include burning and acid regurgitation.

It comes in a jar containing 14 capsules.

Intended for use in adults over 18 years of age.

The normal dose is 1 capsule per day, with some water and preferably in the morning. The capsules should be swallowed whole without chewing or crushing.

Do not use Omeprotect:

• In children under 18 years of age.

• If you are allergic to any of the ingredients of this medicinal product 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).

• Omeprotect 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.

• It contains sucrose, which should be taken into account if you have an intolerance to certain sugars.

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

Omeprotect 20 mg may cause side effects, as with all medicines. This does not mean that everyone will experience side effects.

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 feet and ankles, insomnia, dizziness, dizziness, tingling sensation, drowsiness, vertigo, changes in blood tests used to check liver function, skin rash, itching and rash, general feeling of malaise and lack of energy.

• Rare side effects: blood problems, allergic reactions, agitation, confusion, depression, taste disturbances, visual problems (such as blurred vision), dry mouth, candidiasis, liver problems, hair loss, hair loss, rash, rash, and other symptoms.gado, hair loss, skin rash with exposure to sunlight, joint or muscle pain, severe kidney problems, increased sweating.

• Very rare side effects: altered blood counts, hallucinations.

• Adverse effects of unknown frequency: inflammation in the intestine (leading to 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).

Omeprotect capsules contain 20 mg omeprazole.

The other excipients are: sugar spheres (sucrose and maize starch), potato sodium carboxymethyl starch, sodium lauryl sulphate, povidone, trisodium phosphate hydrate, hydrochloric hydrogen hydroxide, sodium lauryl sulphate, sodium lauryl sulphate, sodium hydrochloride.dical phosphate hydrate, sodium hydroxide, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, methacrylic acid and ethylacrylate copolymer, triethylcitrate, titanium dioxide, talc.

The gelatine capsule consists of: gelatine, titanium dioxide (E-171), quinoline yellow (E-104), indigo carmine (E-132), erythrosine (E-127).

It may be necessary to take the capsules 2-3 days in succession to improve symptoms.

Consult a doctor if after 14 days the symptoms do not improve or worsen.

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

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.