OMEPREN Capsule 15's

taking OMEPREN CAPSULE are headache, diarrhoea, stomach pain, constipation and flatulence. Consult your doctor if any of the side effects bothers you. USES OF OMEPREN CAPSULEUsed in the management of the following conditions: gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (in adults and children) gastric (stomach) ulcer, duodenal ulcer ulcers infected with Helicobacter pylori bacteria in addition with antibiotics (in adults and children) ulcers due to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) Zollinger-Ellison syndrome HOW OMEPREN CAPSULE WORKSOMEPREN CAPSULE effectively lowers the amount of acid produced in the stomach by irreversibly binding to and inhibiting the hydrogen-potassium ATPase pump that resides on the lining of the digestive tract. This kind of action helps to reduce vomiting, promote healing of damaged stomach tissue in ulcers. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake OMEPREN CAPSULE as advised by your physician. Swallow OMEPREN CAPSULE with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of OMEPREN CAPSULE for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF OMEPREN CAPSULECOMMON headache diarrhoea, stomach pain, constipation, flatulence nausea, vomiting benign polys in the stomach UNCOMMON swelling of the feet and ankles disturbed sleep (insomnia) dizziness, tingling or prickling sensation, feeling sleepy spinning feeling (vertigo) skin rash, lumpy rash (hives) and itchy skin generally feeling unwell and lacking energy fracture in the hip, wrist or spine RARE signs of reduced sodium in the blood (weakness, vomiting and cramps) feeling agitated, confused or depressed taste changes eyesight problems such as blurred vision suddenly feeling wheezy or short of breath (bronchospasm) dry mouth inflammation inside of the mouth, sore mouth or ulcers hair loss (alopecia) skin rash on exposure to sunshine severe kidney problems (interstitial nephritis) joint pains (arthralgia) or muscle pains (myalgia) increased sweating Stop taking OMEPREN CAPSULE and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: signs of severe allergic reaction (sudden wheezing, swelling of lips, tongue, throat or body, skin rash, fainting, and difficulty in breathing or swallowing) signs of toxic epidermal toxic necrolysis or stevens -johnson syndrome (reddening of the skin with peeling or blisters, also severe blisters and bleeding in the lips, eyes, mouth, nose and genitals) liver problems (signs include yellowing of skin, dark urine and tiredness)