OMEPRAZOLE (oh MEH pra zohl)

Omeprazole, a gastric acid pump inhibitor, is used to prevent ulcers and to treat other conditions where the stomach produces too much acid.

Take losec exactly as prescribed by your health care professional.

Contact your paediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children.

If you notice any of the symptoms listed below or any other symptoms which seem severe/persistent contact your doctor immediately.

cough
diarrhoea
dizziness
headache
mild rash
vomiting
constipation
stomach pain
upset stomach
cold symptoms
severe skin rash with swelling and peeling

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to the formulation of this medication or any other medication in any other form.

Inform your doctor about any other medication you may be taking in any other form.

In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

Contact your doctor if you have any symptoms of a bleeding ulcer, such as:

black tarry stools
have trouble swallowing
vomit that looks like coffee grounds
if you experience throat pain, chest pain, severe stomach pain

If you conceive whilst on a course with this medication inform your doctor immediately.

If you need to undergo any kind of surgery, inform your doctor you are taking this medicine.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breast feeding or planning to conceive.

Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture.

Inform your health care professional,

if you have liver problems or stomach or bowel cancer

if you have nausea or vomiting; stomach pain; heartburn with lightheadedness, sweating, or dizziness; chest or shoulder pain with shortness of breath; unusual sweating; pain spreading to arms, neck, or shoulders; or lightheadedness

if you have unexplained weight loss; frequent chest pain; or frequent wheezing, especially along with heartburn

if you have had heartburn for more than 3 months