{"product_id":"apotex-apo-ome-20mg-14-capsules","title":"Apotex Apo-Ome 20mg, 14 capsules","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat APO-OME 20 is and what it is used for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAPO-OME 20 gastro-resistant capsules contain the active substance omeprazole.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOmeprazole belongs to a group of medicines called 'proton pump inhibitors'.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThey work by reducing the amount of acid that builds up in your stomach.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithout a doctor's recommendation (Dispensing without a prescription)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAPO-OME 20 is used in adults to treat the symptoms of reflux (eg heartburn, acid regurgitation).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReflux is the return of the acidic contents of the stomach back to the esophagus, which can become inflamed and painful.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis can cause symptoms such as a painful burning sensation in the chest rising to the mouth (heartburn) and a sour feeling in the mouth (acid regurgitation).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou may need to take the capsules 2-3 days in a row to improve your symptoms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnly on doctor's recommendation (Medicinal product subject to medical prescription)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAPO-OME 20 is only used to treat the following conditions on the advice of a doctor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn adults:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEsophageal reflux disease.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIn this case, stomach acid returns to the esophagus (the tube that connects the mouth and stomach) and causes pain, inflammation and heartburn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUlcers of the upper small intestine (duodenal ulcers) or stomach (stomach ulcers).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUlcers that are infected with a bacterium called \"Helicobacter pylori\".\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIf you have this condition, your doctor may also prescribe antibiotics to treat the infection and heal the ulcer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUlcers caused by the use of medicines called \"non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs\" (NSAIDs).\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAPO-OME 20 can be used to prevent ulcers when taking NSAIDs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcessive production of stomach acid caused by the growth of the pancreas (Zollinger-Ellison syndrome).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn children:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChildren from 1 year and weighing\u0026gt; = 10 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEsophageal reflux disease.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIn this case, stomach acid returns to the esophagus (the tube that connects the mouth and stomach) and causes pain, inflammation and heartburn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn children, symptoms may include the return of stomach contents to the mouth (regurgitation), nausea (vomiting) and slow weight gain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChildren from 4 years and teenagers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUlcers that are infected with a bacterium called \"Helicobacter pylori\".\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIf your child has this infection, your doctor may prescribe antibiotics to treat the infection and heal the ulcer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to use APO-OME 20\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTreatment without a doctor's supervision (Dispensing without a prescription)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIf you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithout a doctor's recommendation, APO-OME 20 is used in adults to treat the symptoms of reflux (eg heartburn, acid regurgitation).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe usual dose is one 20 mg capsule once a day for 14 days.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSee your doctor if the symptoms of the disease do not go away after this time.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSometimes it may be necessary to take the capsules for the next 2-3 days to improve the symptoms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTreatment only after consultation with a doctor (Prescription only)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIf you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour doctor will tell you how many capsules to take and for how long.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt depends on the disease and your age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe usual doses are listed below:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdults\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTreatment of symptoms of esophageal reflux disease, eg heartburn and acid regurgitation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf your doctor finds that your esophagus is slightly damaged, the usual dose is 20 mg once a day for 4-8 weeks.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIf your esophagus does not heal, your doctor may advise you to take a dose of 40 mg for another 8 weeks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eif the esophagus has healed, the usual starting dose is 10 mg once a day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eif the esophagus is not damaged, the usual dose is 10 mg once a day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTreatment of ulcers in the upper small intestine (duodenal ulcer):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe usual dose is 20 mg once a day for 2 weeks.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIf the ulcer does not heal, your doctor may advise you to take the same dose for another 2 weeks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eif the ulcer does not heal completely, the dose can be increased to 40 mg once a day for 4 weeks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTreatment of gastric ulcers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe usual dose is 20 mg once a day for 4 weeks.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIf healing does not occur, your doctor may advise you to take the same dose for another 4 weeks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eif the ulcer has not completely healed, the dose can be increased to 40 mg once a day for 8 weeks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrevention of the return of duodenal and gastric ulcers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe usual dose is 10 mg or 20 mg once a day.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYour doctor may increase the dose to 40 mg once a day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTreatment of duodenal and gastric ulcers caused by the use of NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe usual dose is 20 mg once a day for 4 to 8 weeks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrevention of duodenal and gastric ulcers if you are taking NSAIDs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe usual dose is 20 mg once a day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTreatment of ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori infections and prevention of their return:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe usual dose is 20 mg twice a day for 1 week.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour doctor will prescribe two of the following antibiotics: amoxicillin, clarithromycin or metronidazole.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTreatment of excessive acid production in the stomach caused by the growth of the pancreas (Zollinger-Ellison syndrome):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe usual dose is 60 mg daily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eyour doctor may increase the dose as needed and decide how long you will take the medicine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChildren\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTreatment of symptoms of esophageal reflux disease, eg heartburn and acid regurgitation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003echildren over 1 year of age and weighing more than 10 kg can take APO-OME 20. The dose for children is determined based on body weight and your doctor will decide on the correct dose.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTreatment of ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori infections and prevention of their return:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003echildren over 4 years of age can take APO-OME 20. The dose for children is determined based on body weight and your doctor will decide on the correct dose.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour doctor will also prescribe two antibiotics called amoxicillin and clarithromycin to your child.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to use this product\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is recommended to take the capsules in the morning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can take the capsules with or without food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwallow the capsules whole with half a glass of water.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDo not bite or crush the capsules.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe capsules contain coated pellets which prevent the active substance from breaking down in the acidic environment of the stomach.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt is important that the pellets are not damaged.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThese micropellets contain the active substance omeprazole and are coated with a layer that protects them from decomposition as they pass through the stomach.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe pellets release the active substance in the small intestine, from where it enters the body at the site of action.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat to do if you or your child have difficulty swallowing capsules\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIf you or your child have difficulty swallowing capsules:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eopen the capsule and swallow the contents and drink half a glass of water or pour the contents of the capsule into a glass with carbon dioxide-free water (still water), sour fruit juice (eg apple, orange or pineapple) or apple juice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ealways stir before drinking (the mixture will not be completely clear).\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDrink the mixture immediately or within 30 minutes at the latest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eto drink all the medicine, rinse the glass well once more with water and drink the contents.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDo not use milk or carbonated water.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSolid particles contain the active substance - do not bite or crush them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat APO-OME 20 contains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe active substance is omeprazole.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEach capsule contains 20 mg of omeprazole.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe other ingredients are: magnesium hydroxide, mannitol, povidone, methacrylate copolymer type C, triethyl citrate, red iron oxide, titanium dioxide, black ink, gelatin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dr. Gepo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54935103209815,"sku":null,"price":29.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1046\/0918\/6135\/files\/aurovitas_apo_ome20.png?v=1788805071","url":"https:\/\/drgepo.com\/products\/apotex-apo-ome-20mg-14-capsules","provider":"Dr. Gepo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}