Manufacturer: Lincoln Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition : Lansoprazole
Strip of 10 Capsule
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Omlec Capsule is also used to prevent stomach ulcers and acidity that may be seen with the prolonged use of painkillers. It belongs to a class of medicines known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). This medicine should be taken one hour before a meal, preferably in the morning. The dose will depend on your underlying condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep on taking it as prescribed even if your symptoms disappear quickly. You can increase the efficiency of the treatment by eating smaller meals more often and avoiding caffeinated drinks (like tea and coffee), and spicy or fatty foods.
The most common side effects observed with this medicine include nausea, headache, flatulence, and diarrhea. These symptoms are generally mild but if they bother you or do not go away, consult your doctor. Long-term use of this medicine may lead to an increased risk of side effects. For instance, using this medicine for more than 1 year may increase your risk for bone fractures, especially with higher doses. Talk to your doctor about ways to prevent bone loss (osteoporosis), like taking calcium and vitamin D supplements.
Before taking this medicine, you need to tell your doctor if you have severe liver problems, are taking medicines for HIV, have ever had an allergic reaction to similar medicines in the past, or suffer from bone loss (osteoporosis). Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it.
Omlec Capsule is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach which helps in relief of acid related indigestion and heartburn.
Single dose pharmacokinetics of lansoprazole appear to be linear over the range from 15 to 60mg. Food and time of dose influence absorption after single doses, but do not modify the antisecretory effect of multiple doses.
Nausea
Headache
Flatulence
Diarrhea
contraindicated in patients with known severe hypersensitivity to any component of the formulation of PREVACID. Hypersensitivity reactions may include anaphylaxis, anaphylactic shock, angioedema, bronchospasm, acute interstitial nephritis, and urticaria
Omlec Capsule is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Omlec Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Omlec Capsule is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
It's used for indigestion, heartburn, acid reflux and gastroesophageal-reflux-disease (GORD). Lansoprazole is also taken to prevent and treat stomach ulcers.
Drug-Drug Interactions: LANSOPRAZOLE may interact with blood thinners (warfarin, clopidogrel), asthma medications (theophylline), pain killers (aspirin), drugs used to treat neurological disease ADHD (amphetamine), anti-depressant (citalopram, duloxetine, fluvoxamine), cardiac glycoside (digoxin), a drug used to treat hypothyroidism (levothyroxine), immune system affecting medicines (tacrolimus), cholesterol-lowering agent (atorvastatin), supplements (iron, cyanocobalamin or vitamin B 12).
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhoea, liver disease, bone fractures, hypomagnesemia (low levels of magnesium), osteoporosis (brittle bones), or lupus disease (an autoimmune disease).
Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:
ASPIRIN
AMPHETAMINE
CITALOPRAM
DULOXETINE
CLOPIDOGREL
LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM
ATORVASTATIN
CYANOCOBALAMIN
WARFARIN
TACROLIMUS
IRON
FLUVOXAMINE
Omlec Capsule is to be taken empty stomach.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Omlec Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
It is a well-tolerated medicine and provides relief for a long time.
Omlec Capsule should be taken 1 hour before a meal, preferably in the morning.
Some healthy tips to prevent acidity from happening:
Avoid excessive intake of carbonated beverages/soft drinks, citrus juices, fried food, caffeinated beverages like tea and coffee.
Avoid alcohol and smoking.
Avoid eating late at night or before bedtime.
Inform your doctor if you get watery diarrhea, fever or stomach pain that does not go away.
Inform your doctor if you do not feel better after taking it for 14 days as you may be suffering from some other problem that needs attention.
Long-term use of Omlec Capsule can cause weak bones and a deficiency of minerals such as magnesium. Take adequate dietary intake of calcium and magnesium or their supplements as prescribed by your doctor.
Consult your doctor right away if you develop decreased urination, edema (swelling due to fluid retention), lower back pain, nausea, fatigue, and rash or fever. These could be signs of a kidney problem.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Omlec Capsule is to be taken empty stomach.
Q. What is Omlec Capsule? What is it used for?
Omlec Capsule belongs to a class of medicines known as proton pump inhibitors. Omlec Capsule is used for the treatment of peptic ulcer disease (gastric and duodenal ulcers), reflux esophagitis or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It is also used to treat a disease associated with excessive acid production in the stomach known as Zollinger Ellison syndrome (ZES). It works by reducing the amount of acid made by your stomach.
Q. How is Omlec Capsule given through the nasogastric tube?
Your doctor or nurse will show you the correct way of giving Omlec Capsule through the nasogastric (NG) tube. Open the Omlec Capsule capsule and empty the granules into a syringe. Mix the contents with apple juice in the syringe and attach it to the NG tube and give directly into the stomach. Once given, flush the NG tube with more apple juice to clear the tube.
