Introduction
Omep® is a highly effective drug for the treatment of diseases caused by acid gastric acid. These include inflammation of the esophagus and the common heartburn. The active ingredient contained in Omep® is omeprazole. Omep® is a drug in the group of proton pump inhibitors (proton pump inhibitor=PPI). So if you burp acidly or suffer from a burning pain from the stomach region after a meal or at night, proton pump inhibitors like Omep® are a good medication that provides fast and long-lasting relief.
How Omep® works
One takes Omep® as a capsule which is resistant to gastric acid. This is then not decomposed in the stomach by the gastric acid and reaches the intestine unharmed. There the active substance (Omeprazol) is taken up and swims in the blood up to the cells, which produce the stomach acid in the stomach.
In these cells so-called proton pumps (acid pumps) are inhibited by Omep®. As a result, less of the strongly acidic gastric juice is produced. Since heartburn is caused by an irritation of the inside of the oesophagus by this same gastric juice, relief is provided. The reflux of gastric acid into the esophagus is called reflux. When the effect of Omep® stops stomach acid from entering the esophagus, the inflammation of the mucous membrane heals and the symptoms disappear.
How is Omep® taken?
Normally Omep® is sold as a capsule containing 20 mg of active ingredient. These tablets are then taken once or twice a day with a glass of water or with food. It is important that the tablets are swallowed whole.
If the tablet is damaged, the active ingredient is broken down by gastric acid and the drug becomes ineffective. Omep® should be taken for a maximum of 14 days at the beginning; if there is no improvement after that, you should consult a doctor about how to proceed. For some diseases a longer intake may be necessary.
The appropriate dosage of Omep® may vary from person to person and depends on the patient’s age, sex and concomitant diseases. In addition, the dosage of Omep® also varies according to the different diseases for which it is to be taken. The usual dosage ranges from 10 to 40 mg daily over a period of usually four to eight weeks.
In rare cases, up to 60 mg daily can be prescribed. In children, the dosage must be determined individually depending on body weight. The prescribing doctor will always prescribe the appropriate dosage and this should be strictly adhered to.
