Ocid 20 Capsule

• Ocid 20 capsule is used in the treatment of heartburn and chest pain due to stomach acid reflux disease in which acidic content from the stomach comes up to the food pipe and mouth.
• It is also used to treat ulcers of the stomach, intestine and inflammation and erosion of food pipe due to stomach acid.
• This capsule also helps in managing a condition of increased gastric acid production induced by a tumour of the intestine or pancreas, also known as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.

• If you are allergic to omeprazole or any other ingredients of the Ocid 20 capsule.
• If you have an allergic reaction to any medicines that are proton pump inhibitors (PPI) such as esomeprazole, pantoprazole, rabeprazole and lansoprazole.
• If you are on medications like nelfinavir, used to treat HIV infection.

• Headache
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Stomach pain
• Diarrhoea
• Constipation
• Gas
• Abnormal tissue growth in the stomach

Other General Warnings

• You have problems with your liver.
• You notice abnormal weight loss.
• You are experiencing frequent diarrhoea.
• You have a family history of stomach cancer.
• You vomit food or blood or you are passing black stools.
• You have a skin reaction after taking similar medicine.
• You have stomach pain, indigestion and problems in swallowing.
• You are expected to take Ocid 20 capsule for a longer duration as there are several risks associated with that.

• Ocid 20 capsules should be taken as directed by your doctor.
• Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
• It should be taken without food preferably in the morning.
• It would be best if you took it at a fixed time for optimal results.
• You should not consume it more than that prescribed by your doctor.

• Ocid 20 capsule is recommended to use this medicine in the prescribed manner. However, anti-reflux medicines should preferably be taken in the morning on an empty stomach or with food for optimum effectiveness.
• You can make certain lifestyle modifications like preventing excess intake of foods that cause acidity, like carbonated drinks and oily/fried food, regular exercise and maintaining a healthy weight.
• It is also advised to limit alcohol intake and quit smoking for better treatment of your acidity.
• It is advised to reduce stress and get good sleep each night.
• Inform your doctor if you are using this medicine as a continuous treatment of acidity for more than four weeks or if the symptoms are persistent even after taking the Ocid 20.
• This medicine can hamper the actions of other medicines taken at the same time. Inform your doctor if you are using any other medicines.
• Consult your doctor if you experience effects like nausea, fullness and bloating, especially after food intake, even after taking this medicine.
• This medicine should be used under medical prescription and for the duration it is prescribed.

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Interactions with other medicines

• Ocid 20 capsule may interact with other medicines, discuss with your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbal preparations you are taking. Also, you should inform your doctor if you have a planned surgery or vaccination scheduled.
• Concomitant use of Ocid 20 Capsule with Nelfinavir and Atazanavir used to treat HIV infection is not allowed.
• Concomitant use of Ocid 20 Capsule with antifungals such as Posaconazole and anticancer medicine like Erlotinib should be avoided.
• There can be increased chances of getting side effects if you are taking a medicine containing Digoxin used to treat heart failure along with Ocid 20 Capsule, especially in elderly patients.
• Other medicines like Clopidogrel, Cilostazol, Phenytoin, Saquinavir, Tacrolimus, Methotrexate, Rifampicin, Clarithromycin and Voriconazole should be used cautiously.

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