Omeprazole 20mg – 28
Capsules
Product
information:
Manufacturer: Glenmark
Strength:
20mg
Quantity:
28 Capsules
£
11.16 ( 0.39p per Capsules)
Direction for Use:
The
medicine you have been given for your dog or cat is called omeprazole. It may
have a trade name such as Gastroguard®, Losec®, Mepradec® or Zanprol®, but
often will just be called omeprazole.
This
medication should be given before the first meal of the day and on an empty
stomach, omeprazole should be taken orally.
Give
subsequent doses with food if vomiting develops after taking a dosage on an
empty stomach.
The
capsules should not be crushed. This medication should not be given to your pet
to chew. For assistance, if you are having trouble giving this medication,
speak with your veterinarian’s health care team.
Given
that different amounts are recommended for various illnesses, it is crucial to
adhere to your veterinarian’s dosing recommendations.
Side Effects of Omeprazole
Within
one to two days, this medication should start working, and improvements in the
patient’s symptoms should follow.
The side
effects of omeprazole are very few. The most commonly reported side effects are
vomiting, decreased appetite, gas, and diarrhoea. Contact your veterinarian if
this effect gets worse or persists.
Q&A
What is omeprazole?
Omeprazole belongs to a group of medicines called proton
pump inhibitors. These drugs reduce gastric acid secretion in the stomach.
Why has my pet been prescribed omeprazole?
Omeprazole is used to prevent or treat ulcers in the stomach
and upper small intestine. These ulcers can develop in a variety of diseases
such as kidney failure or stomach cancer. They can also be a side effect of a
group of pain-relieving drugs called NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory
drugs). Omeprazole is also used to help treat acid reflux from the stomach into
the oesophagus.
How should I store omeprazole?
This medicine does not require special storage conditions.
For safety, all medicines should be kept out of the reach and sight of
children.
How do I give omeprazole tablets or capsules to my pet?
Try to disguise them
in a small quantity of strongly flavoured food that your pet likes.
Alternatively, they can be placed carefully on the back of the pet’s tongue and
their mouth held closed until the entire dose has been swallowed.
How long will my pet need to take omeprazole?
Your vet will advise
you on the length of time for which you will need to give this medicine. This
may vary between patients.
What should I do if I run out of tablets or capsules?
Try not to run out.
Make sure you order more omeprazole from your vet if your
supply is getting low. If you do run out, contact your own
vet for further advice and restart the course as soon as possible.
What should I do if I miss a dose?
If a dose is missed,
give the medication as soon as possible. However, it is best to skip the missed
dose if it is almost time for your pet’s next scheduled dose. DO NOT give a
double dose to make up for the missed dose and do not exceed the total stated
dose in any one 24-hour period.
What should I do if my pet is accidentally given too many doses?
One extra dose is unlikely to hurt your pet. However, if a
larger overdose is given contact your vet as soon as possible.
Can my pet take omeprazole if I am
already giving them other drugs?
Tell your vet if you are giving your pet any other
medications, even if you think they already know. This includes herbal or
off-the-shelf remedies from a pet shop or pharmacy. If your pet is already
taking phenytoin (a drug used to control fits) the dose may need adjusting if
omeprazole is taken at the same time. Antifungal drugs such as itraconazole and
digoxin (used in heart conditions) are affected by omeprazole and dose
adjustments may be needed if used together. Check with your vet if your dog is
already taking tacrolimus, mycophenolate mofetil or clopidogrel. If you have
any concerns about using omeprazole with other medications, please ask your vet
for further advice.
What are the possible side effects of omeprazole for my pet?
Omeprazole may cause
sickness, diarrhoea, constipation, skin rashes and tooth fractures. Long-term
use may cause abnormal changes in the stomach lining; therefore, courses of
omeprazole are usually limited to 8 weeks or less. If your pet shows any
unusual symptoms whilst taking this medication, please contact your vet.
What should I do if my pet is unwell while taking omeprazole?
If your pet is unwell
while receiving medication, you should not give any further doses and should
contact your vet as soon as possible for advice.
What should I do if a person accidentally takes this drug?
If a person
accidentally takes your pet’s medicine, the person should be taken to the local
hospital. Take this leaflet and any remaining tablets or capsules plus their
container (even if it is empty) with you.
Whom do I contact if I want to know more?
If you have any questions about this drug, or concerns about
your pet’s health, contact your own vet. They will know your pet’s medical
history and will know about omeprazole.
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Keep this medicine out
of the sight and reach of children.
This medicinal product
does not require any special storage conditions.
Do not use this medicine
after the expiry date, which is stated on the carton after the letters EXP.
The expiry date refers
to the last day of that month.
Do not throw away any
medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw
away medicines no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.
The Prescribing
Cascade
This medicine
is authorized for use in human patients and is used by vets under the
‘prescribing cascade’. The medicine is not authorized by the Veterinary
Medicines Directorate (VMD), an executive agency of the Department for
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), for use in dogs/cats/pets. Your
vet can explain the ‘prescribing cascade’ in further detail to you and also
explain why they are prescribing this drug for your pet. You will be asked to
sign a consent form stating that you understand the reasons that the drug is
being prescribed and its possible complications, before the treatment is issued.
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