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Omni is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Gel, Tablet. Acidity, Peptic Ulcer, GERD are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Omni have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Omni. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Omni can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Omni go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Omni's effect is Mild during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Omni's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Omni are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Omni have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Omni is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Omni is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Omni safe for pregnant women?
Omni has little to no side effects in pregnant women.
Is the use of Omni safe during breastfeeding?
Omni may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Omni, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Omni.
What is the effect of Omni on the Kidneys?
Omni may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Omni on the Liver?
Omni may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Omni on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Omni on the heart have been reported.
Omni should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Omni unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Omni habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Omni has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Omni can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Omni only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Omni is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Omni
Taking Omni with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Omni
Taking alcohol with Omni can be dangerous.
Yes, Omni causes dizziness, if taken for a long time, for example, more than 1 year. If this medicine has been taken for a long time it can lower the magnesium level in the blood, which can cause dizziness. However, do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Yes, you can take Omni with ranitidine, both medicines work to reduce the acid secretion in the stomach and help to relieve from acidity, heartburn, and other stomach problem caused by acid. No, known interactions are seen between them when taking them together. However, it is best to consult a doctor before taking these two medicines at the same time.
This is because a long-term use of Omni can cause Vitamin B12 deficiency. Stomach acids help in the absorption of Vitamin B 12, and this drug suppresses stomach acid which is required for the absorption of vitamin B12. Hence patients taking [medicine] for a long time have Vitamin B12 deficiency. To replenish Vitamin B12 in your body your doctor prescribes this vitamin along with this medicine.
Discontinuation of Omni on your own can cause harmful effects on your body. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor before discontinuing medicine on your own.
Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of it. Please consult your doctor if you are experiencing severe stomach upset after taking this medicine.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Prilosec (omeprazole)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 651-653
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 945-947