Omed Tablet 20mg (Omeprazole)

Adult dose

1) Gastric ulcer: 20mg of omeprazole is taken orally once a day. Usually heals within 4 weeks; if treatment is incomplete, an additional 4 weeks may be given. 2) Short-term treatment of duodenal ulcers: 20mg is taken orally once a day; usually heals within 2 weeks; if treatment is incomplete, an additional 2 weeks may be given. 3) Treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease and GERD: 20mg is taken orally once a day, usually healing within 4 weeks.

This medication should not be administered to patients with hypersensitivity to its components or those with suspected malignant gastric ulcers. Additionally, interactions may occur if used in combination with certain antiviral agents, so it is advisable not to use them together. Patients with impaired liver function or elderly patients should use this medication with caution, and particularly for those with severely impaired liver function, dosage should be limited. Various side effects, such as headache, dizziness, gastrointestinal disturbances, skin rash, etc., may occur during medication; therefore, consultation with a doctor is needed for severe symptoms. If liver enzyme levels rise or symptoms of hepatitis appear, discontinue use immediately and consult medical personnel. Regular check-ups to monitor for side effects are important for long-term use. This medication suppresses gastric acid secretion, which may interfere with the absorption of some drugs; therefore, caution should be taken when taking other medications together. Particularly when combined with anticoagulants or anticonvulsants, monitoring for changes in blood concentration is necessary. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should have their administration of this medication decided with caution, and it is advisable to avoid use if possible. Safety for children has not been sufficiently established, and thus it is preferable not to administer it to children. Overdose may result in symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, headache, etc., so a medical institution should be visited immediately. This medication must be kept out of reach of children, stored in its original container, and the cap must be tightly closed after use.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reactions, high fever along with severe rash, blisters, skin peeling, mucosal pain in mouth/eyes, severe skin adverse reactions (Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, DRESS syndrome, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis), shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, skin or eye symptoms

Mild side effects

• Headache
• drowsiness
• dizziness
• insomnia
• paresthesia
• faintness
• confusion
• agitation
• aggression
• hallucination

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from exposure to air or moisture, and the storage temperature should be room temperature, which means a place that is neither too hot nor too cold.

Appearance

Light gray round enteric-coated tablet

Package unit

28 tablets per bottle