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Omed Antacid Sandoz capsules (a drug from the group of "proton pump inhibitors") contain the active ingredient omeprazole and lead to a reduction in gastric acid production by inhibiting the enzyme responsible for acid excretion.
The acids normally produced by the stomach allow food to be digested adequately. For various reasons, however, there can be an increased excretion of gastric acid, which can be felt as a burning sensation (acidic stomach/hyperacidity). When acidic stomach contents back up into the esophagus (acid regurgitation), you may experience a condition called heartburn, a painful or burning sensation just below the breastbone or in the throat.
Omed Antacid Sandoz capsules are used in adults and adolescents over 18 years of age for the short-term treatment of heartburn and acid reflux.
Various factors can contribute to acid reflux and heartburn: eg overeating, poor diet (e.g. fatty food), obesity, lack of exercise, smoking or excessive alcohol consumption.
If one or more of these factors could be contributing to your symptoms, you should make lifestyle changes if possible.
Frequent heartburn caused by stomach acid can only be treated properly if you follow the instructions in this leaflet and, if necessary, discussed with your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.
Omed Antacid Sandoz must not be taken if you are known to be hypersensitive (allergic) to the active ingredient, other proton pump inhibitors or any of the excipients.
If you need to take clopidogrel (a medicine to prevent heart attack or stroke), you must not take Omed Antacid Sandoz.
Omed Antacid Sandoz must not be taken if you are being treated with atazanavir (a medicine to treat HIV infection).
Omed Antacid Sandoz should not be taken by children and adolescents under the age of 18 without medical supervision.
You must see a doctor immediately if:
If you get a rash on your skin, particularly in areas exposed to the sun, tell your doctor straight away, as you may need to stop your treatment with Omed Antacid Sandoz. Don't forget to also mention other adverse health effects like joint pain.
Talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist before taking Omed Antacid Sandoz if you:
No other “acid inhibitors” such as H 2 antagonists (e.g. ranitidine, cimetidine) should be taken during treatment with Omed antacid Sandoz .
Certain medicines can cause problems if they are used together with Omed Antacid Sandoz, they can affect the way Omed Antacid Sandoz works or be affected by the way Omed Antacid Sandoz works.
Talk to your doctor before taking Omed Antacid Sandoz if you are taking any of the following medicines:
Please only take Omed Antacid Sandoz after consulting your doctor if you know that you suffer from an intolerance to sugar.
This medicinal product contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per capsule, ie essentially 'sodium-free'.
Omed Antacid Sandoz may impair your ability to react, the ability to drive and the ability to use tools or machines due to side effects (headache and dizziness).
T ell your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you
If you are pregnant or want to become pregnant or if you are breastfeeding, Omed Antacid Sandoz may only be taken after consulting a doctor.
When symptoms occur, the dosage is usually 1-2 capsules of Omed Antacid Sandoz 10 mg or 1 capsule of Omed Antacid Sandoz 20 mg once a day. The capsules may need to be taken for 2-3 consecutive days to improve symptoms. In total, no more than 20 mg should be taken within 24 hours. Stop taking the capsules when you are completely free of symptoms.
Do not take Omed Antacid Sandoz for more than 2 weeks without a break. If the symptoms worsen during treatment or persist after 2 weeks of treatment, consult your doctor or contact your doctor.
Children and adolescents under 18 years of age should not take Omed Antacid Sandoz without medical supervision.
The Omed Antacid Sandoz capsules are best taken whole in the morning with liquid.
Swallow the capsules whole with a glass of water.
The capsules should not be chewed or crushed.
For patients who have difficulty swallowing, the capsule can be opened and its contents swallowed directly or mixed with slightly acidic drinks (e.g. juice, yoghurt or sour milk). Such a preparation should be taken immediately.
Rinse the glass with half a glass of water and drink it empty. Milk or carbonated water must not be used.
Follow the dosage given in the package leaflet or prescribed by your doctor. If you think the medicine is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.”
Headache, diarrhea, constipation, flatulence, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and occasionally insomnia, dizziness, tingling and pins and needles, itching and skin reactions can occur frequently.
Other rarely observed side effects are hives, tiredness, increased sensitivity to light, blurred vision, hair loss, inflammation of the oral mucosa (stomatitis), restlessness, enlargement of the male breasts, edema (water retention in the legs), narrowing of the airways and swelling of the skin, especially of the face, lips or mucous membrane (angioedema), inflammation of the gut, skin rash caused by sun exposure, joint pain (arthralgia) or muscle pain (myalgia).
If you notice any symptoms associated with the use of this medicine, you should inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.
You must see a doctor immediately in the following cases: severe unintentional weight loss, persistent vomiting, difficulty swallowing, vomiting blood or black stools.
If you notice side effects, contact your doctor, pharmacist or druggist. This also applies in particular to side effects that are not listed in this leaflet.
The medicinal product may only be used up to the date marked “EXP” on the container.
Store in the original packaging, at room temperature (15-25 °C), protected from moisture and out of the reach of children.
The plastic container contains a capsule with desiccant (silica gel) and should always be tightly closed.
If you are in possession of expired Omed Antacid Sandoz capsules, return them to the pharmacy or drugstore for disposal.
Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist can provide you with further information. These people have the detailed information for specialists.
1 capsule Omed Antacid Sandoz 10 mg contains 10 mg omeprazole as the active ingredient.
1 capsule Omed Antacid Sandoz 20 mg contains 20 mg omeprazole as the active ingredient.
Capsule Contents: Sugar Pellets, Hypromellose, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Magnesium Oxide Heavy, Povidone K25, Talc, Methacrylic Acid-Ethyl Acrylate Copolymer 1:1, Triethyl Citrate.
Capsule shell: gelatin, titanium dioxide (E171), purified water, only 10mg: iron oxide red, yellow and black (E172).
60019 (Swissmedic)
In pharmacies and drugstores, without medical prescription.
Omed antacid Sandoz 10 mg: packs of 7 and 14 capsules.
Omed antacid Sandoz 20 mg: packs of 7 and 14 capsules.
Sandoz Pharmaceuticals AG, Risch; Domicile: Red Cross