- Omeprazole GR Capsules
- Symptomatic treatment of heartburn and acid regurgitation in gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
- 2-4 Week treatment time
- Always read the patient information leaflet before use.
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Omeprazole capsules are an effective treatment for GORD and its symptoms, easing heartburn and acid reflux by reducing excess stomach acid. These gastro-resistant capsules are broken down slowly, releasing your medication gradually for 24-hour symptom relief. If you need a reliable remedy for your chronic acid reflux, omeprazole could be the perfect treatment for you.
How omeprazole relieves symptoms of GORD
Omeprazole relieves the symptoms of GORD, such as heartburn, by reducing the amount of stomach acid you produce. This helps to prevent the ‘backflow’ of excess stomach acid into your food pipe that causes your symptoms. It also helps to reduce the damage done to your food pipe by stomach acid, giving it time to heal and easing symptoms like a cough or sore throat in the process. Omeprazole can also be used to treat stomach or duodenal ulcers, which can be caused by an excess of stomach acid.
Directions
Take your omeprazole capsules in the morning either with food or on an empty stomach. Swallow the capsules whole, with a glass of water if needed.
Dose
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Adults |
Children and adolescents |
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To treat symptoms of GORD if the food pipe has been slightly damaged |
20mg once a day for 4-8 weeks. If the damage has not healed after this time your prescriber may recommend a 40mg dose once a day for up to 8 weeks. |
Suitable for children older than 1 year who weigh more than 10kg. The dose is to be determined by the prescriber. |
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To treat symptoms of GORD where the food pipe has not been damaged or when it has recovered |
10mg once a day. |
Suitable for children older than 1 year who weigh more than 10kg. The dose is to be determined by the prescriber. |
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To treat duodenal ulcers |
20mg once a day for 2-4 weeks. If your ulcers have not healed after this time your prescriber may recommend a 40mg dose once a day for 4 weeks. |
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To treat ulcers in the stomach |
20mg once a day for 4 weeks. If your ulcers have not healed after this time your prescriber may recommend a 40mg dose once a day for 8 weeks. |
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To prevent the return of duodenal or stomach ulcers |
10mg, 20mg, or 40mg once a day, to be determined by your prescriber. |
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To treat duodenal and stomach ulcers caused by taking NSAIDs |
20mg once a day for 4-8 weeks. |
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To prevent duodenal and stomach ulcers while taking NSAIDs |
20mg once a day. |
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To treat ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) |
20mg twice a day for 1 week. |
Suitable for children older than 4 years. The dose is to be determined by the prescriber taking your child’s weight into consideration. |
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To treat excess stomach acid caused by a growth in the pancreas |
60mg a day. |
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Side effects
Like all medications, Omeprazole capsules can have side effects, although not everyone will experience them. The most common side effects of this treatment include:
- Headaches
- Digestive symptoms such as diarrhoea, stomach pain, constipation and wind
- Feeling or being sick
- Benign polyps in the stomach
For a complete list of potential side effects of this medication please see the patient information leaflet included with your treatment.
Serious side effects
If you experience any of the following serious side effects of omeprazole you should seek immediate medical attention from a doctor or emergency services:
- Symptoms of a severe allergic reaction, such as difficulty breathing or swallowing, wheezing, swelling of the face, mouth, tongue, or throat, fainting, itchy skin rashes or hives
- Reddening of the skin with peeling, blisters, or bleeding of the lips, eyes, mouth, nose, or genitals
- Symptoms of jaundice or severe liver problems, such as yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes, dark urine, and tiredness
- An allergic reaction that causes joint pain, skin rashes, and a fever
Warnings
You should not take omeprazole capsules if you are allergic to its active ingredient, any of the other ingredients listed, or any other proton pump inhibitors, such as pantoprazole, lansoprazole, or esomeprazole.
Age restrictions
Omeprazole is not suitable for use in children younger than one or children who weigh less than 10kg or 1.5 stone.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding you should speak to your doctor or pharmacist before taking omeprazole. The active ingredient in this medication can be secreted in breast milk, but it is unlikely to affect your child when it is used at regular therapeutic doses.
Driving and using machines
Omeprazole capsules are unlikely to affect your ability to drive but it does have some uncommon side effects that could affect your judgement. If you feel dizzy or drowsy, or experience any changes to your vision (such as blurred vision) you should not drive or attempt to operate machines until you are sure your symptoms have passed.
Other medications
Some other medicines can interact with omeprazole, causing unwanted side effects or making your medication less effective. You should not take omeprazole if you are already taking nelfinavir, which is used to treat HIV infections. If you’re taking any of the following medicines you should speak to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product:
- Antifungal medications, such as ketoconazole, itraconazole, posaconazole, or voriconazole
- Digoxin, which is used to treat heart problems
- Diazepam, which is used to treat anxiety, epilepsy, or as a muscle relaxant
- Phenytoin, which is used in patients with epilepsy
- Blood thinners, such as warfarin or vitamin K blockers
- Rifampicin, which is used to treat tuberculosis
- Atazanavir, which is used to treat HIV infections
- Tacrolimus, which is used in patients undergoing organ transplantation
- St John’s wort, which is used to treat mild depression
- Cilostazol, which is used to treat intermittent claudication (muscular pain when active)
- Saquinavir, which is used to treat HIV infections
- Clopidogrel, which is used to prevent blood clots
- Erlotinib, which is used to treat cancer
- Methotrexate, which is a chemotherapy medicine used to treat cancer
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Omeprazole GR Capsules Reviews
Are GERD and GORD the same thing?
You may have heard of both GERD and GORD.
These are both the exact same condition: GERD stands for gastroesophageal reflux disease and GORD stands for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease.
The difference is down to the British spelling of oesophagus compared to the American spelling, esophagus.
Are heartburn and acid reflux the same thing?
Heartburn is a symptom of acid reflux, rather than a separate issue in itself.
Acid reflux is what happens when excess stomach acid moves up your food pipe, causing irritation as it goes.
Heartburn is a burning feeling in your chest that happens as a result of that excess stomach acid burning your food pipe.
You may experience other symptoms of acid reflux, such as burping or a sore throat, without heartburn, but heartburn can't happen without acid reflux.
What is GORD?
GORD stands for gastro-oesophagal reflux disease and is also known as GERD in American English.
GORD is often recognised as a persistent or prolonged form of acid reflux and can be a severe condition in some patients.
As well as heartburn, some of the most common symptoms of GORD include:
- An unpleasant taste in the mouth
- Bad breath
- Bloating and wind
- A sore throat
- Feeling or being sick
- Pain or difficulty swallowing
- A persistent cough
- Tooth decay and gum disease
What is heartburn?
Heartburn is a symptom of acid reflux. It occurs when acid produced by the stomach travels up towards the throat and causes a burning sensation in the middle of your chest.
You may also experience a cough, hiccups, bad breath and nausea when suffering from acid reflux.
Although acid reflux is not a serious condition it may be a symptom of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD), a long-term form of acid reflux.
If you often experience heartburn and acid reflux it is recommended that you seek advice from your doctor, as they will be able to prescribe a medicine known as a proton pump inhibitor (usually either omeprazole or lansoprazole) which can help to reduce the amount of stomach acid that is produced by your stomach.
