Omesec

Omesec is an over-the-counter medication used to treat frequent heartburn. Omesec belongs to a group of drugs called proton-pump inhibitors, which work by reducing the amount of acid made in the stomach.

This medication comes in delayed capsule form. It is taken once daily, with a glass of water before eating in the morning.

Common side effects of Omesec include headache, stomach pain, and nausea.

Omesec is an over-the-counter medication used to treat frequent heartburn. 

This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Follow the directions on the label. 

Adults 18 years of age and older: Take one capsule (20 mg) once a day (every 24 hours), every day for 14 days.

It may take 1 to 4 days for full effect, although some people get complete relief of symptoms within 24 hours.

Do not take more than 14 days unless directed by your doctor. You may repeat a 14-day course every 4 months.

Ask a doctor for children under 18 years of age.

Serious allergic reactions may occur with Omesec use. Tell your doctor if you get any of the following symptoms with Omesec:

• rash
• face swelling
• throat tightness
• difficulty breathing

Stop use and ask a Doctor if:

•     Your heartburn continues or worsens
•     You need to take his product for more than 14 days
•     You need to take more than 1 course of treatment every 4 months

Do not take Omesec if you:

• are allergic to any of the ingredients in Omesec
• have trouble or pain swallowing food, vomiting with blood, or bloody or black stools.
• are allergic to any other Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) medicine

The most common side effects with Omesec may include:

• headache
• abdominal pain
• nausea
• diarrhea
• vomiting
• gas
• respiratory system events
• fever

Tell your doctor about any side effects that bother you or that do not go away. These are not all the possible side effects. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions about side effects.

Tell your doctor about all of the medicines you take including prescription and non-prescription drugs, vitamins and herbal supplements. Omesec may affect how other medicines work, and other medicines may affect how Omesec works. Especially tell your doctor if you take:

• atazanavir (Reyataz)
• nelfinavir (Viracept)
• saquinavir (Fortovase)
• cilostazol (Pletal)
• ketoconazole (Nizoral)
• voriconazole (Vfend)
• ampicillin (Unasyn)
• products that contain iron
• warfarin (Coumadin)
• digoxin (Lanoxin, Lanoxincaps)
• tacrolimus (Prograf)
• diazepam (Valium)
• phenytoin (Dilantin)
• disulfiram (Antabuse)
• clopidogrel (Plavix)
• St. John's wort

This is not a complete list of Omesec drug interactions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. 

Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed.

Take omeprazole at least 1 hour before a meal.

Swallow omeprazole whole. Never chew or crush omeprazole.

If you have difficulty swallowing omeprazole capsules, you may open the capsule and empty the contents into a tablespoon of applesauce. Be sure to swallow the applesauce right away. Do not store it for later use.