{"id":19690,"date":"2022-03-15T09:20:43","date_gmt":"2022-03-15T09:20:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=19690"},"modified":"2023-01-11T14:05:38","modified_gmt":"2023-01-11T14:05:38","slug":"omestad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/omestad\/","title":{"rendered":"Omestad &#8211; Omeprazole Uses, Dose, And Side Effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Omestad 10 mg, 20 mg, and 40 mg\u00a0enteric omeprazole hard capsules <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Omestad Is And What Omestad Used For<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Omestad contains the drug substance omeprazole.\u00a0It belongs to a group of medicines called &#8220;proton pump inhibitors.&#8221;\u00a0These work by reducing the amount of acid produced in the stomach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Omestad 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\u00a0disease (\u00a0GERD\u00a0).\u00a0This is when acid from the stomach leaks into the esophagus (the connection between the mouth and the stomach) and causes pain,\u00a0inflammation,\u00a0and heartburn\/heartburn.<\/li><li>Ulcers in the\u00a0duodenum\u00a0(\u00a0duodenal ulcer\u00a0) or the stomach ( gastric\u00a0ulcer\u00a0).<\/li><li>Wounds that are infected by a\u00a0bacterium\u00a0called &#8221;\u00a0Helicobacter pylori. &#8221;\u00a0If you have such wounds, your doctor may prescribe antibiotics to treat the infection and allow wound healing.<\/li><li>Gastric ulcers\u00a0are caused by so-called\u00a0NSAIDs\u00a0(Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs).\u00a0Omestad can also be used to prevent\u00a0stomach ulcers\u00a0when taking\u00a0NSAIDs.<\/li><li>Too much acid in the stomach is caused by a pancreas tumor (Zollinger-Ellison syndrome).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Children:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Children over 1 year and \u226510 kg<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Gastroesophageal reflux\u00a0disease (\u00a0GERD\u00a0).\u00a0This is when acid from the stomach leaks into the esophagus (the connection between the mouth and the stomach) and causes pain,\u00a0inflammation,\u00a0and heartburn\/heartburn.\u00a0In 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\u00a0bacterium\u00a0called &#8221;\u00a0<em>Helicobacter pylori. &#8220;<\/em>\u00a0If your child has such wounds, your doctor may prescribe antibiotics to treat the infection and allow wound healing.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Omeprazole found in Omestad may also be approved for treating other conditions not mentioned in this product information.\u00a0Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare professionals if you have further questions, and always follow their instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What You Need To Know Before Using Omestad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do Not Take Omestad:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you are allergic to omeprazol omestad or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><li>If you are allergic to medicines that contain other\u00a0proton pump inhibitors\u00a0(for example, pantoprazole, lansoprazole, rabeprazole, and esomeprazole).<\/li><li>If you are taking medicines containing nelfinavir (used to\u00a0treat\u00a0HIV\u00a0infection\u00a0).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If unsure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Omestad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings And Cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Omestad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Omestad can hide symptoms of other diseases.&nbsp;Therefore, if any of the following occur before you start taking Omestad 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 is associated with a certain increase in\u00a0infectious\u00a0diarrhea.<\/li><li>You have severe liver problems.<\/li><li>If you have ever had a skin reaction after treatment with a medicine like Omestad that reduces stomach acid.<\/li><\/ul>\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 treatment with Omestad.\u00a0Also, remember to mention any other\u00a0side effects, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/joint-pain\/\">joint pain<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have been taking Omestad for a long time (over a year), your doctor will probably check on you regularly.\u00a0It would be best if you discussed any new or unusual symptoms and circumstances with your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using\u00a0proton pump inhibitors\u00a0such as Omestad, especially if you have used Omestad for more than a year, may increase the risk of getting a hip, wrist, or vertebral fracture (bone fracture).\u00a0Tell your doctor if you have osteoporosis\u00a0or\u00a0are taking medicines called\u00a0corticosteroids,\u00a0as they may increase the risk of osteoporosis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blood test results may be affected by omeprazole treatment.&nbsp;If you have a blood sample taken for analysis, tell your doctor that you are taking Omestad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Medicines And Omestad<\/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 Omestad can affect how other drugs work, and other drugs can affect the effect of Omestad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take Omestad if you also take nelfinavir medicines\u00a0(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\u00a0, itraconazole or voriconazole (used to treat fungal infections).<\/li><li>Digoxin\u00a0(used to treat heart problems)<\/li><li>Diazepam\u00a0(used to treat anxiety, muscle relaxation, or epilepsy\u00a0).<\/li><li>Phenytoin\u00a0(used in\u00a0epilepsy\u00a0).\u00a0If you are taking\u00a0phenytoin, your doctor will need to monitor when you start or stop taking Omestad.<\/li><li>Drugs such as warfarin or other vitamin K blockers are used for blood thinning.\u00a0Your doctor may need to monitor when you start or stop taking Omestad.<\/li><li>Rifampicin (used to treat\u00a0tuberculosis\u00a0).<\/li><li>Atazanavir (used to\u00a0treat\u00a0HIV\u00a0infection\u00a0)<\/li><li>Tacrolimus (in organ transplantation).<\/li><li>St. John&#8217;s wort\u00a0(\u00a0<em>Hypericum perforatum<\/em>\u00a0) (used to treat mild depression)<\/li><li>Cilostazol (used to treat &#8220;peephole&#8221;)<\/li><li>Saquinavir (used to\u00a0treat\u00a0HIV\u00a0infection\u00a0)<\/li><li>Clopidogrel (used to prevent blood clots (\u00a0thrombosis\u00a0)<\/li><li>Erlotinib (used to treat <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/getting-a-cancer-message\/\">cancer<\/a>)<\/li><li>Methotrexate (a chemotherapeutic drug used in high\u00a0doses\u00a0to treat cancer) &#8211; if you take high\u00a0doses\u00a0of methotrexate, your doctor may temporarily discontinue your treatment with Omestad.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Suppose your doctor has prescribed antibiotics, amoxicillin, and clarithromycin, in combination with Omestad, to treat stomach ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori infection. In that case,\u00a0you must tell your doctor if you are also taking other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Displaced With Food, Drink, And Alcohol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It would help if you preferably took your capsules without food.\u00a0The capsules should NOT be chewed or crushed.\u00a0Swallow the capsules whole with a glass of water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, And Fertility<\/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.&nbsp;Your doctor will decide if you can take Omestad during that time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving And Using Machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Omestad is unlikely to affect your ability to drive or handle 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 can drive a motor vehicle or perform work requiring sharpened attention.\u00a0One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\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\">Omestad Contains Sucrose And Sodium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your doctor has told you that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg)\u00a0sodium\u00a0per capsule, ie, essentially &#8216;sodium-free.&#8217;\u00a0is next to &#8220;sodium-free.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Use Omestad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.\u00a0Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/li><li>Your doctor will tell you how many capsules to take and how long to take them.\u00a0Dosage\u00a0one depends on your condition and how old you are.<\/li><li>The recommended\u00a0dose\u00a0is listed below.<ul><li>Use for adults:<ul><li>For the treatment of symptoms of\u00a0<strong>heartburn and acid reflux<\/strong>\u00a0caused by\u00a0gastroesophageal reflux\u00a0disease (\u00a0GERD\u00a0):<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If your doctor has found that your esophagus is slightly damaged, the usual&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is 20 mg once a day 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 usual&nbsp;dose&nbsp;after the esophagus has healed is 10 mg once a day.<\/li><li>If your esophagus is not damaged, the usual&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 usual\u00a0dose\u00a0is 20 mg once daily for 2 weeks.\u00a0Your doctor may recommend taking the same\u00a0dose\u00a0for another 2 weeks if the wound has not healed.<\/li><li>If the wound has not healed completely, the\u00a0dose\u00a0can 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 usual&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 wound has 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\u00a0<strong>prevent repetition of\u00a0duodenal\u00a0and\u00a0gastric\u00a0ulcers<\/strong>\u00a0:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The usual&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is 10 mg or 20 mg once a day.&nbsp;Your doctor may increase the&nbsp;dose&nbsp;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 usual&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 wounds\u00a0<strong>caused by\u00a0<em>Helicobacter pylori<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0infection and\u00a0<strong><em>to<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0prevent the recurrence of wounds:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The usual\u00a0dose\u00a0is 20 mg twice daily for 1 week.<\/li><li>Your doctor will also recommend you take two\u00a0antibiotics\u00a0from the amoxicillin group, 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<\/strong>&nbsp;(&nbsp;<strong>Zollinger-Ellison syndrome<\/strong>&nbsp;):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The usual\u00a0dose\u00a0is 60 mg daily.<\/li><li>Your doctor will adjust the\u00a0dose\u00a0according to your needs and decide how long you should take medicine.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Use for children:<\/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 Omestad.\u00a0Dosage\u00a0one is based on the child&#8217;s weight, and the doctor decides the correct dose.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For the treatment of\u00a0<strong>wounds caused by\u00a0<em>Helicobacter pylori<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0infection\u00a0and to\u00a0prevent the recurrence of wounds:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Children over the age of 4 can be treated with Omestad.\u00a0Dosage\u00a0one is based on the child&#8217;s weight, and the doctor decides the correct dose.<\/li><li>Your doctor will also prescribe two\u00a0antibiotics\u00a0for your child, amoxicillin, and clarithromycin.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Method of administration<\/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>It would help if you preferably took the capsules without food.<\/li><li>Swallow your capsules whole, along with half a glass of water.\u00a0Do not chew or crush the capsules.\u00a0This is because the capsules contain coated granules that prevent the medicine from being broken down by the acid in the stomach.\u00a0The granules mustn&#8217;t be damaged.<\/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 have difficulty swallowing the capsules:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Open the capsule and swallow the contents immediately with half a glass of water, or mix the contents in a glass of water (not carbonated), any acidic liquid (for example, apple, orange, or pineapple juice), or apple puree.<\/li><li>Always stir\u00a0one immediately before drinking it (\u00a0mixture\u00a0one will not be ready).\u00a0Drink the\u00a0mixture\u00a0immediately or within 30 minutes.<\/li><li>To ensure you have ingested all the medicine, rinse thoroughly with another half glass of water you drink.\u00a0The solid particles contain the medicine &#8211; do not chew or crush them.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use For Children And Adolescents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You Use Too Much Omestad\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if, e.g.,\u00a0a 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 Use Omestad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you forget to take a&nbsp;dose, take it as soon as you notice it.&nbsp;If it is near the time of the next&nbsp;dose&nbsp;&#8211; skip the missed&nbsp;dose.&nbsp;Do not take a double&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to make up for a forgotten&nbsp;dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions about the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible Omestad Side Effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine can cause side effects like all medicines, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stop taking Omestad and contact your doctor immediately if you notice any of the following rare but serious side effects:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Sudden wheezing, lips, tongue, throat, or body swelling, rash, fainting, or difficulty swallowing (severe\u00a0allergic reaction\u00a0).<\/li><li>Redness\u00a0of the skin with blistering or flaking.\u00a0Severe blistering and bleeding from lips, eyes, mouth, nose, and genitals may also occur.\u00a0This can be &#8220;Stevens-Johnson syndrome&#8221; or &#8220;toxic\u00a0epidermal\u00a0necrolysis.&#8221;<\/li><li>Yellowed skin, dark urine, and fatigue can be symptoms of liver problems.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Other&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 10 people)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Headache<\/li><li>Effects on the stomach or intestines: diarrhea, abdominal pain, <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/constipation\/\">constipation<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/flatulence\/\">flatulence<\/a> (flatulence).<\/li><li>Nausea or vomiting<\/li><li>Benign\u00a0polyps\u00a0are in the stomach<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Uncommon<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 100 people)<\/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 (\u00a0vertigo\u00a0).<\/li><li>Changes in blood tests that show liver function.<\/li><li>Skin rash, hives, and\u00a0itching.<\/li><li>General malaise and lack of energy.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rare<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Altered blood count, such as a reduced number of\u00a0white blood cells\u00a0or\u00a0platelets.\u00a0This can cause weakness, an increased tendency to bruise, or susceptibility to infection.<\/li><li>Allergic reactions, sometimes very severe, include swollen lips, tongue, and throat, <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/cold\/\">fever<\/a>, and wheezing.<\/li><li>Low levels of\u00a0sodium\u00a0in the blood.\u00a0This can cause feelings of 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 (\u00a0bronchospasm\u00a0).<\/li><li>Dry mouth.<\/li><li>Inflammation\u00a0of the oral cavity.<\/li><li>A fungal infection called &#8220;cod&#8221; can affect the gut and is caused by a fungus.<\/li><li>Liver problems include jaundice, which can cause yellowing of the skin, dark urine, and fatigue.<\/li><li>Hair loss (\u00a0alopecia\u00a0).<\/li><li>Skin rash when sunbathing.<\/li><li>Joint pain (\u00a0arthralgia\u00a0) or muscle pain (\u00a0myalgia\u00a0).<\/li><li>Severe kidney problems (interstitial nephritis).<\/li><li>Increased sweating.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Very rare<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Changes in the blood picture, including\u00a0agranulocytosis\u00a0(lack of\u00a0white blood cells\u00a0).<\/li><li>Aggression.<\/li><li>Hallucinations (seeing, feeling, or hearing things that do not exist).<\/li><li>Severe liver problems lead to liver failure and encephalitis.<\/li><li>Sudden onset of severe skin rash, blistering or flaky skin.\u00a0This may be associated with high fever and joint pain (Erythema multiforme,\u00a0Stevens-Johnson syndrome,\u00a0toxic epidermal necrolysis\u00a0).<\/li><li>Muscle weakness.<\/li><li>Enlargement of the mammary glands in men.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Omestad can, in very rare cases, affect the white\u00a0blood cells\u00a0so that the immune system is weakened.\u00a0Get an infection with symptoms such as fever and severe general malaise or with symptoms of local infection such as pain in the neck, throat, or mouth or difficulty urinating. You must contact a doctor as soon as possible so that a blood test can exclude any lack of white blood cells ( agranulocytosis ).\u00a0It is important that you then information about your medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>No known frequency<\/strong>&nbsp;(occurs in an unknown number of users)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you use Omestad for more than three months, your magnesium levels may drop.\u00a0Low magnesium levels\u00a0can manifest as fatigue, involuntary muscle movements, confusion, cramps, dizziness, and rapid heartbeat.\u00a0If you get any of these symptoms, contact your doctor immediately.\u00a0Low magnesium levels\u00a0can also lead to decreased levels of\u00a0potassium\u00a0or\u00a0calcium\u00a0in the blood.\u00a0Your doctor may measure the magnesium level in your blood using regular blood tests.<\/li><li>Inflammation\u00a0of the intestine (which causes diarrhea)<\/li><li>Skin rash, possibly with joint pain.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Store Omestad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Keep this medicine out of sight and reach of children.<\/li><li>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the carton after EXP.\u00a0The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/li><li>HDPE can, after opening:<ul><li>Omestad 10 mg and 40 mg: Use within 100 days after opening.\u00a0Close the plastic jar tightly after use.<\/li><li>Omestad 20 mg: Use within 105 days after opening.\u00a0Close the plastic jar tightly after use.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Do not store above 25 \u00b0 C.<\/li><li>OPA \/ Al \/ PVC-Al blister: Store in the original package.\u00a0Moisture sensitive.<\/li><li>HDPE can: Close the plastic can tightly.\u00a0Moisture sensitive.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.\u00a0Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines that are no longer required.\u00a0These 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.&nbsp;Each Omestad enteric&nbsp;capsule&nbsp;contains 10 mg, 20 mg, or 40 mg of omeprazole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other ingredients are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><em>Capsule contents<\/em>: sugar spheres (containing maize starch and sucrose), sodium lauril phosphate, disodium phosphate, mannitol (E421), hypromellose, macrogol 6000, talc, polysorbate 80, titanium dioxide (E171) and methacrylic acid-ethyl acrylate polymer<\/li><li>Capsule shell: gelatin, titanium dioxide (E171), shellac, black iron oxide (E172), propylene glycol, ammonium hydroxide.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What The Medicine Looks Like And The Contents Of The Pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Omestad 10 mg: Opaque white capsules marked with \u201cOM 10\u201d containing off-white to creamy white round micro granules.<\/li><li>Omestad 20 mg: Opaque white capsules marked with \u201cOM 20\u201d containing off-white to creamy white round micro granules<\/li><li>Omestad 40 mg: Opaque white capsules marked with \u201cOM 40\u201d containing off-white to creamy white round micro granules.<\/li><li>Omestad 10 mg and 40 mg enteric capsules, hard:<\/li><li>The capsules come in blister packs of 7, 14, 15, 28, 30, 50, 56, 60, 90, 98, 100, 140, 280, and 500 capsules and HDPE cans of 5, 7, 14, 15, 28, 30, 50, 56, 60, 90 and 100 capsules.<\/li><li>Omestad 20 mg enteric capsules, hard:<\/li><li>The capsules come in blister packs of 7, 14, 15, 28, 30, 50, 56, 60, 90, 98, 100, 140, 280, and 500 capsules and HDPE cans of 5, 7, 14, 15, 28, 30, 50, 56, 60, 90, 100, 105 and 250 (hospital packaging) capsules.<\/li><li>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder And Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>STADA Arzneimittel AG<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stadastrasse 2-18<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>61118 Bad Vilbel<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Germany<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other manufacturers:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Liconsa Laboratories, SA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adv.&nbsp;Miralcampo, no.&nbsp;7, Polygon<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Industrial Miralcampo 19200 Azuqueca de Henares (Guadalajara)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spain<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Local Representative<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>STADA Nordic ApS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Marielundvej 46 A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2730 Herlev<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Denmark<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Omestad includes the medication omeprazole. 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