Omeprazole 10 mg and 20 mg Gastro-resistant capsules

1 Omeprazole 10 mg and 20 mg Gastro-resistant capsules Read all of this leaflet carefully before Children you start taking this medicine because it Some children with chronic illnesses may contains important information for you. require long-term treatment although it is K. eep this leaflet. You may need to read not recommended. Do not give this medicine to children under 1 year of age or weigh less it again. than 10kg. I f you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Other medicines and Omeprazole T his medicine has been prescribed for capsules you only. Do not pass it on to others. It Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are may harm them, even if their signs of taking, have recently taken or might take any illness are the same as yours.

2 Other medicines. This is because Omeprazole I f you get any side effects, talk to your can affect the way some medicines work doctor or pharmacist. This includes any and some medicines can have an effect on possible side effects not listed in this Omeprazole . leaflet. See section 4. Do not take Omeprazole if you are taking a medicine containing nelfinavir (used to treat What is in this leaflet HIV infection). 1 What Omeprazole capsules are Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are and what they are used for taking any of the following medicines: 2 What you need to know before Ketoconazole, itraconazole, posaconazole you take Omeprazole capsules or voriconazole (used to treat infections 3 How to take Omeprazole capsules caused by a fungus).

3 Digoxin (used to treat heart problems). 4 Possible side effects Diazepam (used to treat anxiety, relax 5 How to store Omeprazole capsules muscles or in epilepsy). 6 Contents of the pack and other Phenytoin (used in epilepsy). If you are taking phenytoin, your doctor will need to information monitor you when you start or stop taking Omeprazole 1 What Omeprazole capsules are Medicines that are used to thin your blood, and what they are used for such as warfarin or other vitamin K blockers. Your doctor may need to monitor you when Omeprazole capsules contain the active you start or stop taking Omeprazole substance Omeprazole .

4 It belongs to a group Rifampicin (used to treat tuberculosis). of medicines called proton pump inhibitors'. Atazanavir (used to treat HIV infection). They work by reducing the amount of acid Tacrolimus (in cases of organ that your stomach produces. transplantation). Methotrexate (used to treat arthritis, Crohn's Omeprazole is used to treat the following or psoriasis). conditions: St John's wort (Hypericum perforatum) (used to treat mild depression). In adults: Cilostazol (used to treat intermittent Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease' (GORD). claudication). This is where acid from the stomach escapes Saquinavir (used to treat HIV infection).

5 Into the gullet (the tube which connects Clopidogrel (used to prevent blood clots your throat to your stomach) causing pain, (thrombi)). inflammation and heartburn. Erltinib (used in some cancers). Ulcers in the upper part of the intestine Clarithromycin (to treat infections). (duodenal ulcer) or stomach (gastric ulcer), If your doctor has prescribed the antibiotics prevention of reoccurrence of ulcers. amoxicillin and clarithromycin as well Ulcers which are infected with bacteria as Omeprazole to treat ulcers caused called Helicobacter pylori'. If you have this by Helicobacter pylori infection, it is very condition, your doctor may also prescribe important that you tell your doctor about any antibiotics to treat the infection and allow other medicines you are taking.

6 The ulcer to heal. Ulcers caused by medicines called NSAIDs Pregnancy and breast-feeding (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs). If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think Omeprazole can also be used to stop ulcers you may be pregnant or are planning to from forming if you are taking NSAIDs. have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist Too much acid in the stomach caused by for advice before taking this medicine. Your a growth in the pancreas (Zollinger-Ellison doctor will decide whether you can take syndrome). Omeprazole during this time. Your doctor will decide whether you can take In children: Omeprazole if you are breastfeeding.

7 Children over 1 year of age and 10kg Gastro-esophageal reflux disease' (GORD). Driving and using machines This is where acid from the stomach escapes Omeprazole is not likely to affect your into the gullet (the tube which connects ability to drive or use any tools or machines. your throat to your stomach) causing pain, Side effects such as dizziness and visual inflammation and heartburn. disturbances may occur (see section 4). If In children, the symptoms of the condition affected, you should not drive or operate can include the return of stomach contents machinery. into the mouth (regurgitation), being sick (vomiting) and poor weight gain.

8 Omeprazole capsules contain sucrose Omeprazole capsules contain sucrose. If you Children and adolescents over 4 years of age have been told by your doctor that you have Ulcers which are infected with bacteria an intolerance to some sugars, contact your called Helicobacter pylori'. If your child doctor before taking this medicinal product. has this condition, your doctor may also prescribe antibiotics to treat the infection 3 How to take Omeprazole capsules and allow the ulcer to heal. Always take this medicine exactly as your 2 What you need to know before doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check you take Omeprazole capsules with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

9 Do not take Omeprazole capsules and tell Your doctor will tell you how many capsules your doctor if you: to take and how long to take them for. This are allergic to Omeprazole or any of the will depend on your condition and how old other ingredients of this medicine (listed in you are. section 6). are allergic to medicines containing other Doses: proton pump inhibitors ( pantoprazole, Adult lansoprazole, rabeprazole, esomeprazole). To treat symptoms of GORD such as are taking a medicine containing nelfinavir heartburn and acid regurgitation: (used for HIV infection) If your doctor has found that your food pipe (gullet) has been slightly damaged, the If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or recommended dose is 20mg once a day for pharmacist before taking Omeprazole .

10 4-8 weeks. Your doctor may tell you to take a dose of 40mg for a further 8 weeks if your Warnings and precautions gullet has not yet healed. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before The recommended dose once the gullet has taking Omeprazole capsules healed is 10mg once a day. Omeprazole may hide the symptoms of other If your gullet has not been damaged, the diseases. Therefore, if any of the following recommended dose is 10mg once a day. happen to you before you start taking Omeprazole or while you are taking it, talk to To treat ulcers in the upper part of the your doctor straight away if: intestine (duodenal ulcer): you lose a lot of weight for no reason and The recommended dose is 20mg once a day have problems swallowing.