PRODUCT DETAILS

About Zocid Oral Gel

OMEPRAZOLE belongs to the class of drugs known as Proton pump inhibitor (PPIs) which reduces the amount of acid your stomach makes. It treats gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), stomach ulcer, and Zollinger Ellison syndrome (overproduction of acid due to pancreatic tumour).

OMEPRAZOLE helps in reducing the stomach acid by blocking the actions of an enzyme (H+/K+ ATPase or gastric proton pump). This proton pump lies in the cells of the stomach wall responsible for the release of gastric acid secretion damaging tissues in the food pipe, stomach, and duodenum. OMEPRAZOLE prevents the release of stomach acid and relieves symptoms of food pipe lining inflammation (esophagitis), and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), or heartburn.

Uses of Zocid Oral Gel

Stomach ulcers, Acid reflux (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease - GERD), Hyperacidity, Zollinger Ellison syndrome

Medicinal Benefits of Zocid Oral Gel

OMEPRAZOLE is effective at healing erosive esophagitis (inflammation of food pipe), relieving symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (heartburn), and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, stomach ulcers.  OMEPRAZOLE works by irreversibly blocking the proton pump gate (which secretes stomach acid). It can be prescribed to all age groups including special populations like the elderly, pregnant, lactating mother, kidney, and liver disease patients. Usually, no dosage adjustment is required for these groups. It should not be given to the children less than 1 year of age as no clinical studies has been done.

Directions for Use

It is better to take OMEPRAZOLE an hour before a meal. OMEPRAZOLE should be swallowed whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, crush, or break it. Besides this, OMEPRAZOLE is also available in liquid form for those who cannot swallow tablets or capsules. Do not take OMEPRAZOLE for more than 4 weeks of duration without consulting the doctor.

Side Effects of Zocid Oral Gel

An adult taking OMEPRAZOLE might have common side effects like stomach pain, gas formation (flatulence), nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and headache. Respiratory system problems can be reported in some children (more than 1 year) using OMEPRAZOLE. These side effects are temporary and may get resolve after some time however if this side persists contact the doctor.

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

OMEPRAZOLE should not be given to the patient suffering from Clostridium difficile associated diarrhoea. OMEPRAZOLE is safe for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers but should be taken only after consulting a doctor. Tell your doctor if you have stomach or intestinal cancer, liver problem, allergic to OMEPRAZOLE, or will have an endoscopy in the future. Ask your doctor if you should stop taking OMEPRAZOLE a few weeks before your endoscopy as it may hide some of the problems that would be spotted during an endoscopy. Prolonged use of OMEPRAZOLE may be associated with an increased risk for osteoporosis-related fractures of the hip, wrist or spine due to loss of magnesium. Avoid using OMEPRAZOLE with St John’s Wort (plant-based antidepressant), rifampin (antibiotic) and methotrexate (anti-cancer and anti-arthritis medicine) due to the severe drug interaction.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

OMEPRAZOLE may interact with a blood thinner (clopidogrel, warfarin), antifungal (ketoconazole, voriconazole, itraconazole, posaconazole), anti-HIV drug (atazanavir, nelfinavir), iron supplements, antibiotic (ampicillin, rifampicin), heart medicine (digoxin) and anti-cancer drug (methotrexate). Let your doctor know if you are taking these medicines.

Drug-Disease Interaction:

OMEPRAZOLE should be not given in patients with C. difficile induced colitis, liver disease, bone fractures, low Vitamin B12 (anaemia), low magnesium (hypomagnesemia).

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

Drinking alcohol with OMEPRAZOLE may cause dehydration and elevate the level of stomach acid thereby decreasing its efficiency. So try to avoid, limit alcohol or contact doctor before intake of OMEPRAZOLE.

PREGNANCY

• It is not known whether OMEPRAZOLE affects the baby or not. So, contact a doctor before intake of OMEPRAZOLE. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you.

BREAST FEEDING

OMEPRAZOLE passes into the breast milk. However, no evidence of risk has been reported. Please consult your doctor before intake of OMEPRAZOLE. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you.

DRIVING

In some cases, OMEPRAZOLE may cause dizziness, sleepy, or blur vision. If you observe these symptoms do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you feel better.

LIVER

OMEPRAZOLE should be taken with precaution in patients with liver disease.

KIDNEY

Patients with kidney disease should consult a doctor before taking OMEPRAZOLE.