Gasec 20 mg 28 capsules for treating stomach acidity
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Product description
Gasec 20mg capsule 28 capsules
Active ingredient and omeprazole
Side effects of Gasec 20
What are the uses of Gasec 20?
Omeprazole medication is used in the following cases:
Treatment of stomach ulcer.
Treatment of duodenal ulcer.
Treatment of Helicobacter pylori, but in that case it is used with a number of other treatments.
Treatment of acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Treatment of esophagitis caused by endoscopy.
Maintaining healing of erosive esophagitis.
Contributing to the treatment of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
Omeprazole for colon
Omeprazole is not used to soothe inflamed colon or irritable bowel syndrome, but it works to reduce high stomach acid levels, which helps treat stomach and duodenal ulcers.
What are the contraindications of Gasec 20?
The use of omeprazole is prohibited if suffering from hypersensitivity to any of its components, or allergy to similar drugs such as pantoprazole and lansoprazole.
What are the side effects of Gasec 20?
This medication may cause some side effects, which are as follows:
Diarrhea or constipation.
Headache.
Nausea and vomiting.
Pain and bloating in the abdomen.
Dizziness.
Magnesium deficiency in the blood.
What are the precautions for using Gasec 20?
Some precautions should be followed when using omeprazole, which are as follows:
This medication is allowed for use for two weeks, but if symptoms do not improve after that period, a specialist doctor should be visited to diagnose the cause of these symptoms.
Necessary tests should be conducted according to the doctor’s instructions to ensure there are no stomach tumors, as this medication may improve symptoms, delaying the diagnosis of such tumors if present.
Using this medication for more than 3 years may cause vitamin B12 deficiency.
This medication may increase the risk of bone fractures in patients with osteoporosis.
The doctor should be consulted if any new unexplained symptoms are noticed, such as black spots, coffee-colored vomit, or no improvement in symptoms.
Use with caution and under medical supervision in cases of:
Liver diseases.
Kidney diseases.
Lupus.
HIV.
Omeprazole for pregnant women and breastfeeding
Pregnant women are not advised to use omeprazole unless necessary and under medical supervision, as it is excreted in breast milk, so it is preferable to avoid breastfeeding during treatment, or to delay breastfeeding time and taking the medication according to the doctor’s recommendations.
What are the drug interactions of Gasec 20?
It is preferred to inform the doctor or pharmacist about all medications, herbs, vitamins, and dietary supplements taken before starting treatment.
It is also recommended to avoid concurrent use with the following drugs:
Clopidogrel, as the two should not be taken together because it may interfere with the metabolism process that converts clopidogrel into its active metabolite, even if separated by 12 hours or more.
Methotrexate, as the two should be avoided together because it may prolong the presence of methotrexate in the body, increasing the risk of toxicity.
Dapsone.
Digoxin.
Itraconazole.
Ketoconazole.
Nifedipine.
Amoxicillin.
Cefpodoxime.
Cefuroxime.
Clopram.
Dextromethorphan.
Iron.
Rifampin.
St. John’s Wort.
What are the doses of Gasec 20 and methods of use?
The appropriate dose for each person is determined by the doctor according to their weight and health condition, but generally the doses are as follows:
Omeprazole for adults
One tablet or capsule of this medication should be taken twice daily, preferably at least one hour before meals.
Omeprazole for children
This medication should only be given to children after consulting a doctor, with the usual doses depending on weight, as follows:
Weight 3-5 kg: 2.5 mg.
Weight 5-10 kg: 5 mg.
Weight 10-20 kg: 10 mg.
More than 20 kg: 20 mg.
What are the forms of Gasec 20?
Omeprazole is available in the following forms:
Tablets with a concentration of 20 mg.
Capsules with concentrations of 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg.
Orally dissolvable granules with concentrations of 2.5 mg per sachet, 10 mg per sachet.
What are the storage conditions for Gasec 20?
This medication should be stored at room temperature between 15-30°C, away from moisture, light, and out of reach of children.

