{"id":19677,"date":"2022-03-15T09:10:58","date_gmt":"2022-03-15T09:10:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=19677"},"modified":"2022-03-16T11:07:59","modified_gmt":"2022-03-16T11:07:59","slug":"omeprazole-actavis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/omeprazole-actavis\/","title":{"rendered":"Omeprazole Actavis &#8211; Omeprazole uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg hard enteric capsules<br>omeprazole<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Omeprazole Actavis is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Omeprazole Actavis contains the drug substance omeprazole.&nbsp;It belongs to a group of medicines called &#8220;proton pump inhibitors&#8221;.&nbsp;These work by reducing the amount of acid produced in the stomach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Omeprazole Actavis is used to treat the following conditions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adults:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Gastroesophageal reflux&nbsp;disease (&nbsp;GERD&nbsp;).&nbsp;This is when acid from the stomach leaks into the esophagus (the connection between the mouth and the stomach) and causes pain,&nbsp;inflammation&nbsp;and heartburn \/ heartburn.<\/li><li>Ulcers in the&nbsp;duodenum&nbsp;(&nbsp;duodenal ulcer&nbsp;) or in the stomach ( gastric&nbsp;ulcer&nbsp;).<\/li><li>Wounds that are infected by a&nbsp;bacterium&nbsp;called &#8221;&nbsp;<em>Helicobacter pylori<\/em>&nbsp;&#8220;.&nbsp;If you have such wounds, your doctor may also prescribe&nbsp;antibiotics&nbsp;to treat the&nbsp;infection&nbsp;and to allow wound healing.<\/li><li>Gastric ulcer&nbsp;caused by so-called&nbsp;NSAIDs&nbsp;(Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs).&nbsp;Omeprazole Actavis can also be used to prevent&nbsp;stomach ulcers&nbsp;when you are taking&nbsp;NSAIDs&nbsp;.<\/li><li>Too much acid in the stomach caused by a&nbsp;tumor&nbsp;in the pancreas (Zollinger-Ellison syndrome).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Children:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Children over 1 year and \u2265 10 kg<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Gastroesophageal reflux&nbsp;disease (&nbsp;GERD&nbsp;).&nbsp;This is when acid from the stomach leaks into the esophagus (the connection between the mouth and the stomach) and causes pain,&nbsp;inflammation&nbsp;and heartburn \/ heartburn.<\/li><li>In children, symptoms may include vomiting of stomach contents into the mouth, vomiting and decreased weight gain.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Children and adolescents over 4 years<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Wounds that are infected by a&nbsp;bacterium&nbsp;called &#8221;&nbsp;<em>Helicobacter pylori<\/em>&nbsp;&#8220;.&nbsp;If you have such wounds, your doctor may also prescribe&nbsp;antibiotics&nbsp;to treat the&nbsp;infection&nbsp;and to allow wound healing.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Omeprazole contained in Omeprazole Actavis may also be authorized for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this leaflet.\u00a0Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or another healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before you take Omeprazole Actavis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Omeprazole Actavis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to omeprazole or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><li>if you are allergic to medicines containing other&nbsp;proton pump inhibitors&nbsp;(for example pantoprazole, lansoprazole, rabeprazole, esomeprazole).<\/li><li>if you are taking medicines containing nelfinavir (used to&nbsp;treat&nbsp;HIV&nbsp;infection&nbsp;).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Omeprazole Actavis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse before taking Omeprazole Actavis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Omeprazole Actavis can mask the symptoms of other diseases.&nbsp;Therefore, if any of the following occur before you take Omeprazole Actavis or while you are taking it, contact your doctor immediately:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>You lose a lot of weight for no reason and have trouble swallowing.<\/li><li>You get stomach pains or indigestion.<\/li><li>You start vomiting food or blood.<\/li><li>You get black (blood-mixed) stools.<\/li><li>You get severe or persistent diarrhea, as omeprazole has been shown to be associated with a certain increase in&nbsp;infectious&nbsp;diarrhea.<\/li><li>You have severe liver problems.<\/li><li>Have you ever had a skin reaction after treatment with a medicine like Omeprazol Actavis that reduces stomach acid.<\/li><li>You must undergo a specific blood test (chromogranin A).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are taking Omeprazole Actavis for a long time (over a year), your doctor will probably check you regularly.&nbsp;You should discuss any new or unusual symptoms and circumstances with your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using\u00a0proton pump inhibitors\u00a0such as Omeprazole Actavis and especially if you use Omeprazole Actavis for more than a year may increase the risk of having a hip, wrist, or vertebral fracture (bone fracture).\u00a0Tell your doctor if you have osteoporosis\u00a0or\u00a0if you are taking medicines called\u00a0corticosteroids\u00a0as they may increase the risk of osteoporosis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are taking Omeprazole Actavis for a long time (over a year), your doctor will probably check you regularly.&nbsp;You should discuss any new or unusual symptoms and circumstances with your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get a rash, especially in areas exposed to the sun, tell your doctor as soon as possible as you may need to stop taking Omeprazole Actavis.\u00a0Also remember to mention any other\u00a0side effects, such as joint pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some children with&nbsp;chronic&nbsp;illnesses may need long-term treatment, although it is not recommended.&nbsp;Do not give this medicine to children under one year of age or under 10 kg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Omeprazole Actavis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.\u00a0This is because Omeprazole Actavis can affect the way other medicines work and other medicines can affect the effect of Omeprazole Actavis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take Omeprazole Actavis if you are also\u00a0<strong>taking nelfinavir-containing<\/strong> medicines (used to\u00a0treat\u00a0HIV\u00a0infection\u00a0).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any of the following medicines:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Ketoconazole&nbsp;, itraconazole, posaconazole or voriconazole (used to treat fungal infections).<\/li><li>Digoxin&nbsp;(used to treat heart problems)<\/li><li>Diazepam&nbsp;(used to treat anxiety, for muscle relaxation or for&nbsp;epilepsy&nbsp;).<\/li><li>Phenytoin&nbsp;(used in&nbsp;epilepsy&nbsp;).&nbsp;If you are taking&nbsp;phenytoin&nbsp;, your doctor will need to monitor you when you start or stop taking Omeprazole Actavis.<\/li><li>Drugs used for blood thinning, such as&nbsp;warfarin&nbsp;or other&nbsp;vitamin&nbsp;K blockers.&nbsp;Your doctor may need to monitor you when you start or stop taking Omeprazole Actavis.<\/li><li>Rifampicin (used to treat&nbsp;tuberculosis&nbsp;).<\/li><li>Atazanavir (used to&nbsp;treat&nbsp;HIV&nbsp;infection&nbsp;)<\/li><li>Tacrolimus (in organ transplantation).<\/li><li>St. John&#8217;s wort&nbsp;(&nbsp;<em>Hypericum perforatum<\/em>&nbsp;) (used to treat mild depression)<\/li><li>Cilostazol (used to treat &#8220;peephole&#8221;)<\/li><li>Sakvinavir (used to&nbsp;treat&nbsp;HIV&nbsp;infection&nbsp;)<\/li><li>Clopidogrel (used to prevent blood clots (&nbsp;thrombosis&nbsp;)<\/li><li>Erlonitinib (used to treat cancer)<\/li><li>Methotrexate (a chemotherapeutic drug used in high&nbsp;doses&nbsp;to treat cancer) &#8211; If you are taking high&nbsp;doses&nbsp;of methotrexate, your doctor may temporarily discontinue your treatment with Omeprazole Actavis.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If your doctor has prescribed\u00a0antibiotics, amoxicillin, and clarithromycin, in combination with Omeprazole Actavis for the treatment of\u00a0stomach ulcers\u00a0caused by\u00a0Helicobacter pylori\u00a0infection,\u00a0you must tell your doctor if you are also taking other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Omeprazole Actavis with food and drink<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>See section 3 &#8216;How to take Omeprazole Actavis&#8217;.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.\u00a0Your doctor will decide if you can take Omeprazole Actavis during that time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Omeprazole passes into breast milk, but it is unlikely that the baby will be affected at the recommended\u00a0dose.\u00a0Your doctor will decide if you can take Omeprazole Actavis if you are breastfeeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Omeprazole Actavis is unlikely to affect your ability to drive or use tools or machines.&nbsp;Side effects&nbsp;such as dizziness and visual disturbances may occur (see section 4).&nbsp;If you are affected by these symptoms, you should not drive or operate machinery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires sharpened vigilance.\u00a0One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or\u00a0side effects.\u00a0Descriptions of these effects and\u00a0side effects\u00a0can be found in other sections.\u00a0Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.\u00a0If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Omeprazole Actavis contains sucrose and sodium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Omeprazole Actavis contains sucrose<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Omeprazole Actavis contains&nbsp;sodium<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg)&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;per capsule, ie essentially &#8216;sodium-free&#8217;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to take Omeprazole Actavis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor will tell you how many capsules to take and how long to take them.&nbsp;Dosage&nbsp;one depends on your condition and how old you are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is listed below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Adults<\/strong>&nbsp;:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the treatment of symptoms of&nbsp;<strong>heartburn and acid reflux<\/strong>&nbsp;caused by&nbsp;gastroesophageal reflux&nbsp;disease (&nbsp;GERD&nbsp;):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If your doctor has found that your esophagus is slightly damaged, the recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is 20 mg once daily for 4-8 weeks.&nbsp;Your doctor may recommend that you take a&nbsp;dose&nbsp;of 40 mg for another 8 weeks if the damage to your esophagus is not healed.<\/li><li>The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;after the esophagus has healed is 10 mg once daily.<\/li><li>If your esophagus is not damaged, the recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is 10 mg once a day.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For the treatment of&nbsp;<strong>duodenal<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;ulcers<\/strong>&nbsp;(&nbsp;duodenal ulcers&nbsp;<strong>)<\/strong>&nbsp;:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is 20 mg once daily for 2 weeks.&nbsp;Your doctor may recommend that you take the same&nbsp;dose&nbsp;for another 2 weeks if the wound has not healed.<\/li><li>If the wounds have not healed completely, the&nbsp;dose&nbsp;can be increased to 40 mg once daily for 4 weeks.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For the treatment of&nbsp;<strong>ulcers in the stomach<\/strong>&nbsp;( gastric&nbsp;ulcer&nbsp;):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is 20 mg once daily for 4 weeks.&nbsp;Your doctor may recommend that you take the same&nbsp;dose&nbsp;for another 4 weeks if the wound has not healed.<\/li><li>If the wounds have not healed completely, the&nbsp;dose&nbsp;can be increased to 40 mg once daily for 8 weeks.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To&nbsp;<strong>prevent recurrence of&nbsp;duodenal&nbsp;and&nbsp;gastric&nbsp;ulcers<\/strong>&nbsp;:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is 10 or 20 mg capsules once daily.&nbsp;Your doctor may increase the&nbsp;dose&nbsp;from one to 40 mg once a day.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For the treatment of&nbsp;<strong>stomach ulcers&nbsp;caused by&nbsp;NSAIDs<\/strong>&nbsp;(Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is 20 mg once daily for 4-8 weeks.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To&nbsp;<strong>prevent&nbsp;duodenal&nbsp;and gastric&nbsp;ulcers<\/strong>&nbsp;if you are taking&nbsp;<strong>NSAIDs<\/strong>&nbsp;:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The usual&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is 20 mg once a day.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For the treatment of&nbsp;<strong>wounds caused by&nbsp;<em>Helicobacter pylori<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;infection&nbsp;and to&nbsp;prevent recurrence of wounds:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is 20 mg omeprazole twice daily for 1 week.<\/li><li>Your doctor will also recommend that you take two&nbsp;antibiotics&nbsp;of amoxicillin, clarithromycin and metronidazole.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For the treatment of excess acid in the stomach caused by a&nbsp;<strong>tumor&nbsp;of the pancreas (Zollinger-Ellison syndrome)<\/strong>&nbsp;:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is 60 mg daily.<\/li><li>Your doctor will adjust the&nbsp;dose&nbsp;according to your needs and will also decide how long you should take the medicine.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Use for children and adolescents:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the treatment of&nbsp;GERD&nbsp;symptoms such as&nbsp;<strong>heartburn and acid reflux<\/strong>&nbsp;:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Children over 1 year of age and with a body weight of more than 10 kg can be treated with Omeprazole Actavis.&nbsp;Dosage&nbsp;one is based on the weight of the child and the correct&nbsp;dose&nbsp;one is decided by the doctor.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For the treatment of&nbsp;<strong>wounds caused by&nbsp;<em>Helicobacter pylori<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;infection&nbsp;and to&nbsp;prevent recurrence of wounds:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Children over 4 years of age can be treated with Omeprazole Actavis.&nbsp;Dosage&nbsp;one is based on the weight of the child and the correct&nbsp;dose&nbsp;one is decided by the doctor.<\/li><li>Your doctor will also prescribe two&nbsp;antibiotics&nbsp;for your child, amoxicillin and clarithromycin.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Taking the medicine<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It is recommended that you take the capsules in the morning.<\/li><li>You can take the capsules with food or on an empty stomach.<\/li><li>Swallow your capsules whole with half a glass of water.&nbsp;Do not chew or crush the capsules.&nbsp;The capsules contain film-coated granules that prevent the medicine from being broken down by the stomach acid in your stomach.&nbsp;It is important not to damage the granules.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What you can do if you or your child have difficulty swallowing the capsules<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you or your child has difficulty swallowing the capsule:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Open the capsule and swallow the contents directly with half a glass of water or pour the contents into a glass of water (not carbonated), a sour fruit juice (eg apple, orange or pineapple) or apple puree.<\/li><li>Drink the&nbsp;mixture&nbsp;immediately or within 30 minutes.&nbsp;Always mix immediately before drinking (&nbsp;mix&nbsp;one will not be ready).<\/li><li>To make sure you have drunk everything, rinse the glass thoroughly with half a glass of water and drink up.&nbsp;The film-coated grains do not contain the medicine, do not chew or crush them.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you take more Omeprazole Actavis than you should<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if e.g.\u00a0If a child has ingested the medicine by mistake, contact a doctor or hospital for risk assessment and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to take Omeprazole Actavis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you forget to take a\u00a0dose, take it as soon as you notice it.\u00a0If it is near the time of the next\u00a0dose\u00a0&#8211; skip the missed\u00a0dose.\u00a0Do not take a double\u00a0dose\u00a0to make up for a forgotten\u00a0dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you stop taking Omeprazole Actavis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not stop taking Omeprazole Actavis without first consulting your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stop taking Omeprazole Actavis and contact your doctor immediately, if you notice any of the following unusual but serious side effects:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Sudden wheezing, swelling of the lips, tongue and throat or body, rash, fainting or difficulty swallowing (severe&nbsp;allergic reaction&nbsp;).<\/li><li>Redness&nbsp;of the skin with blistering or flaking.&nbsp;Severe blistering and bleeding on the lips, eyes, mouth, nose and genitals may also occur.&nbsp;This can be &#8220;Stevens-Johnson syndrome&#8221; or &#8220;toxic&nbsp;epidermal&nbsp;necrolysis&#8221;.<\/li><li>Yellowing skin, dark urine and fatigue, which can be symptoms of liver problems.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Additional side effects:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 10 people)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Headache.<\/li><li>Effects on the stomach or intestines: diarrhea, abdominal pain, constipation, flatulence (flatulence).<\/li><li>Nausea or vomiting.<\/li><li>Benign&nbsp;polyps&nbsp;are in the stomach<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Uncommon&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 100 people)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Swelling of the feet and ankles.<\/li><li>Sleep disorders (insomnia).<\/li><li>Dizziness, tingling, drowsiness.<\/li><li>Scams (&nbsp;vertigo&nbsp;).<\/li><li>Changes in the blood picture that show the function of the liver.<\/li><li>Skin rash, hives and&nbsp;itching&nbsp;.<\/li><li>General malaise and lack of energy.<\/li><li>Hip, wrist or vertebral fractures (if Omeprazole Actavis is used in high&nbsp;doses&nbsp;and for a long time).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rare&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Altered blood count such as reduced number of&nbsp;white blood cells&nbsp;or&nbsp;platelets&nbsp;.&nbsp;This can cause weakness, bruising or susceptibility to infection.<\/li><li>Allergic reactions, sometimes very severe, such as swelling of the lips, tongue and throat, fever, wheezing.<\/li><li>Low levels of&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;in the blood.&nbsp;This can cause weakness, vomiting and cramps.<\/li><li>Feeling of agitation, confusion or depression.<\/li><li>Taste changes.<\/li><li>Vision problems, such as blurred vision.<\/li><li>Sudden wheezing or shortness of breath (&nbsp;bronchospasm&nbsp;).<\/li><li>Dry mouth&nbsp;.<\/li><li>Inflammation&nbsp;of the oral cavity.<\/li><li>A fungal infection called &#8220;cod&#8221; that can affect the gut and is caused by a fungus.<\/li><li>Liver problems including jaundice, which can cause yellowing skin, dark urine and fatigue.<\/li><li>Hair loss (&nbsp;alopecia&nbsp;).<\/li><li>Skin rash when sunbathing.<\/li><li>Joint pain (&nbsp;arthralgia&nbsp;) or muscle pain (&nbsp;myalgia&nbsp;).<\/li><li>Severe kidney problems (interstitial nephritis, which can lead to&nbsp;kidney failure&nbsp;).<\/li><li>Increased sweating.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Very rare&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Changes in the blood picture including&nbsp;agranulocytosis&nbsp;(lack of&nbsp;white blood cells&nbsp;).<\/li><li>Aggression.<\/li><li>Hallucinations (seeing, feeling or hearing things that do not exist).<\/li><li>Severe liver problems leading to liver failure and encephalitis.<\/li><li>Sudden onset of severe rash, blistering or flaky skin.&nbsp;This may be associated with high fever and joint pain (Erythema multiforme,&nbsp;Stevens-Johnson syndrome&nbsp;,&nbsp;toxic epidermal necrolysis&nbsp;).<\/li><li>Muscle weakness.<\/li><li>Enlargement of the mammary glands in men.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Has been reported (occurs in an unknown number of users)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Inflammation&nbsp;of the intestine (which causes diarrhea)<\/li><li>If you use Omeprazole Actavis for more than three months, your blood magnesium levels may drop.&nbsp;Low levels of&nbsp;magnesium&nbsp;can manifest as fatigue, involuntary muscle movements, confusion, cramps, dizziness and rapid heartbeat.&nbsp;If you get any of these symptoms, contact your doctor immediately.&nbsp;Low levels of&nbsp;magnesium&nbsp;can also lead to decreased levels of&nbsp;potassium&nbsp;or&nbsp;calcium&nbsp;in the blood.&nbsp;Your doctor may measure the level of magnesium in your blood using regular blood tests.<\/li><li>Skin rash, possibly with joint pain<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Omeprazole Actavis can in very rare cases affect the white\u00a0blood cells\u00a0so that the immune system is weakened.\u00a0If you get an\u00a0infection\u00a0with symptoms such as fever and\u00a0<strong>severe<\/strong>\u00a0general malaise or fever with symptoms of local\u00a0infection\u00a0such as pain in the neck, throat, or mouth or difficulty urinating, you must contact a doctor as soon as possible so that any lack of\u00a0white blood cells\u00a0(\u00a0agranulocytosis\u00a0) can be excluded by a blood test.\u00a0It is important that you then information about your medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to store Omeprazole Actavis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep out of sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Capsule jar: Do not store above 30 \u00b0 C.&nbsp;Close the package tightly.&nbsp;Moisture sensitive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blister pack: Do not store above 25 \u00b0 C.&nbsp;Store in the original package.&nbsp;Moisture sensitive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the label, carton, and blister after \u201cEXP\u201d: \u201cEXP\u201d.\u00a0The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The medicine should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents of the pack and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The active substance is omeprazole.\u00a0One capsule contains 10 mg, 20 mg, and 40 mg omeprazole respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The other ingredients are sugar spheres (sucrose, maize starch, water), methacrylic acid-methyl methacrylate copolymer (1: 1),\u00a0dispersion, hypromellose, talc, mannitol, macrogol 6000, titanium dioxide (E171), polysorbate 80, disodium phosphate, anhydrous sodium sulfate, anhydrous sulfate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Capsule capsules (10 mg and 20 mg)<\/em>: gelatin, water, titanium dioxide (E171), quinoline yellow (E104).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Capsule shell (40 mg)<\/em>: gelatin, water, titanium dioxide (E171), indigo carmine (E132).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>10 mg: opaque yellow capsule<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>20 mg: opaque yellow capsule<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>40 mg: opaque blue and white capsule<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The capsules contain off-white to creamy white round micro granules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Pack sizes<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blister pack: 7, 14, 15, 28, 30, 50, 56, 60, 90, 98, 100, 140, 280, and 500 capsules<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Capsule jar: 7, 14, 28, 30, 56, 60, 90, 100 and 500 capsules<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Actavis Group PTC EHF.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reykjavikurvegur 76-78<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>IS-220 Hafnarfjordur<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Iceland<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Manufacturer<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>LICONSA LABORATORIES, SA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Avda Miralcampo, N\u00ba 7, Poligono Industrial Miralcampo<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>19200 Azuqueca de Henares 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