WHAT IS USE OF OMETAB 20MG TABLET https://genericbucket.com/product/ometab-20mg-tablet-omeprazole OMETAB 20MG TABLET contains Omeprazole which belongs to the group of medicines called Proton pump inhibitors. It is used in the treatment of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (acid contents in the stomach flow back into the tube connecting your mouth and stomach causing heartburn, nausea, vomiting, bitter taste and discomfort in the upper abdomen) in children (above 1 year of age) and adults.It is used in adults to treat gastric (stomach), duodenal ulcers (upper part of the intestine), ulcers infected with Helicobacter pylori bacteria in addition to antibiotics (including children) and ulcers due to the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Also, it is used in adults to treat Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (increased acid secretion in the stomach due to growth in the pancreas resulting in abdominal pain, diarrhoea, gnawing or discomfort in the upper abdomen, heartburn, nausea and vomiting). OMETAB 20MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with history of allergic reactions to omeprazole or any other proton pump inhibitors (Ex. pantoprazole, lansoprazole, rabeprazole and esomeprazole). USES OF OMETAB 20MG TABLET Used in the treatment of the following conditions: Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (in adults and children) Gastric (stomach) ulcer, duodenal ulcer Ulcers infected with Helicobacter pylori bacteria in addition to antibiotics (in adults and children) HOW OMETAB 20MG TABLET WORKS OMETAB 20MG TABLET effectively lowers the amount of acid produced in the stomach by irreversibly binding to and inhibiting the hydrogen-potassium ATPase pump that resides on the lining of the digestive tract. This kind of action helps to reduce vomiting, and promote healing of damaged stomach tissue in ulcers. DIRECTIONS FOR USE Take OMETAB 20MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow OMETAB 20MG TABLET with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of OMETAB 20MG TABLET for you depending on your age, body weight and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF OMETAB 20MG TABLET Headache Diarrhoea, stomach pain, constipation, flatulence Nausea, vomiting Benign polys in the stomach