Omeglit

Omeglit omeprazole Capsules are substituted benzimidazole a proton inhibitor that inhibits gastric acid secretion. It belongs to a new class of anti-secretory drugs.

Package contains: Each package contains Omeglit 14 Capsules of 40mg (leaflet). It is also available in 20mg capsules.

Composition:

Each capsule contains:

Omeprazole (as Enteric coated Pellets) USP 40mg

Product Specs: USP

Dosage: Use as directed by the physician. Swallow whole capsule without chewing.

Dosage & Administration: Symptomatic gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) without esophagitis: The recommended adult oral dose is 20mg daily for up to 4 weeks.

For the relief of acid-related dyspepsia omeprazole is given in usual doses of 10mg or 20mg daily by mouth for 2 to 4 weeks.

Dosage for children in GERD: In children, doses in the ranges 0.7 to 1.4mg per kg body weight daily, up to a maximin daily dose of 40mg have been given for 4 to 12 weeks.

Prophylaxis of acid aspiration: Omeprazole is also used for the prophylaxis of acid aspiration during general anesthesia, in a dose of 40mg the evening before surgery and a further 40mg two to six hours before the procedure.

Therapeutic Indications: Omeglit (Omeprazole) is indicated in adults for the treatment of

Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD):

Treatment of erosive reflux esophagitis.
Long term management of patients with healed esophagitis to prevent relapse
Symptomatic treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

Gastric and duodenal ulcer.
Treatment and prophylaxis of NSAID-associated ulceration.
Eradication of Helicobacter pylori infection associated with peptic ulcer disease.
Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
Dyspepsia.
Prophylaxis of acid aspiration

Children over 1 year of age and ≥ 10kg: Treatment of reflux esophagitis. Symptomatic treatment of heartburn and acid regurgitation in gastro-esophageal reflux disease.

Children and adolescents over 4 years of age: In combination with antibiotics in treatment of duodenal ulcer caused by helicobacter pylori.

Adverse Effects: Omeprazole is well tolerated and the adverse reactions have generally been mild and reversible.

Common: Central and peripheral nervous system: Headache. Gastrointestinal: Diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, nausea/vomiting and flatulence.

Uncommon: Central and peripheral nervous system: Dizziness, somnolence, insomnia and vertigo etc.

Rare: Central and peripheral nervous system: Reversible mental confusion, agitation, aggression, depression and hallucinations, predominantly in severely ill patients.

Contraindications: Omeprazole is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any component of the formulation or to substituted benzimidazoles. Omeprazole must not be used concomitantly with nelfinavir.

Precautions:

When gastric ulcer is suspected, the possibility of malignancy should be excluded as treatment may alleviate symptoms and delay diagnosis.
Prior to initiation of dual or triple therapy, the physician should consider the patient with known hypersensitivity reactions and other antibiotics. to penicillin, macrolides & other antibiotics.
Omeprazole, as all acid-blocking medicines, may reduce the absorption of vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) due to hypo- or achlorhydria. This should be considered in patients with reduced body stores or risk factors for reduced vitamin B12 absorption on long-term therapy.

Pregnancy & Nursing Mothers: There are no adequate or well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Omeprazole should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.

It is not known whether omeprazole is excreted in human milk. A decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or to discontinue the drug.

Instructions: Keep out of the sight and reach of children. Protect from moisture, severe cold, excessive heat and sunlight. To be sold on the prescription of registered medical practitioner only. Store at controlled room temperature (15° -30° C).

Manufacturer & Buy Online:

Omeglit Capsules are Manufactured by: Glitz Pharma.

Link to the manufacturer: https://glitzpharma

You can buy it at: https://normens.pk

or you can buy it from any pharmacy nearby.