OCID 20MG CAPSULE contains Omeprazole which belongs to the group of medicines called Proton pump inhibitors. It is used in the treatment of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (acid contents in the stomach flows back into the tube connecting your mouth and stomach causing heartburn, nausea, vomiting, bitter taste, discomfort in upper abdomen) in children (above 1 years of age) and adults.
It is used in adults to treat gastric (stomach), duodenal ulcer (upper part of the intestine), ulcers infected with Helicobacter pylori bacteria in addition with antibiotics (including children) and ulcers due to the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Also, it is used in adults to treat Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (increased acid secretion in the stomach due to growth in pancreas resulting in abdominal pain, diarrhoea, gnawing or discomfort in upper abdomen, heartburn, nausea and vomiting).
Dose
Take OCID 20MG CAPSULE as advised by your physician. Swallow OCID 20MG CAPSULE with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of OCID 20MG CAPSULE for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
Precaution
Before you use
Ocid 20, tell your doctor of your medical and health history including the following:
The chances of severe side effects increase if the patient has these problems.
Before you use
Ocid 20 Capsule, tell your doctor if you are allergic to it or its ingredients. Your doctor may prescribe an alternative medicine and update your medical records to record this information. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to proton pump inhibitors (example
pantoprazole,
rabeprazole,
lansoprazole,
esomeprazole).
