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Oms Benefits & Uses

Oms is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Acidity (Read More - Home remedies for acidity)
Peptic Ulcer (Read More - Gentle and Natural: Best Home Remedies for Stomach Ulcers)
GERD

Other Benefits

Oms Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Acidity Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Acidity Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Acidity Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Zollinger Ellison syndrome Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Oms Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Oms is used -

Severe

पेट दर्द
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Joint pain
Loss of appetite
Sore throat

Moderate

Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhoea
पेट की गैस
Infection
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
Dry Mouth

Oms Related Warnings

Is the use of Oms safe for pregnant women?

Oms rarely shows harmful effects in in pregnant ladies. Even if it does, the effects are mild

Mild
Is the use of Oms safe during breastfeeding?

If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Oms. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.

Moderate
What is the effect of Oms on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Oms on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Oms on the Liver?

Oms may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Oms on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Oms on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Oms with Other Drugs

Oms should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Atazanavir

Methotrexate

Caffeine

Ampicillin

Moderate

Citalopram

Codeine

Amphetamine

Amphetamine Tablet

Atropine

Oms Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Oms unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Heart Disease
Bartter's Syndrome
Cushing's Syndrome
Gastric Cancer
Magnesium Deficiency

Frequently asked Questions about Oms

Is this Oms habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Oms has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Oms you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Oms only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Oms is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Oms Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Oms

It is safe to take Oms with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Oms

Taking Oms with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Oms

Question about 6 years ago

What is Oms?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Oms is a brand name for omeprazole. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called proton pump inhibitor. It is used for the treatment of erosive esophagitis, peptic and duodenal ulcer, and gastroesophageal reflux disease. It is also used in combination with a certain antibiotic to prevent ulcer associated with H. pylori.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Oms on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Amit Singh MBBS , General Physician

Discontinuation of Oms 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Oms with paracetamol?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Yes, you can take Oms with paracetamol. No drug-drug interactions are seen when taking these two medicines together. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction exists between them. If you experience any side effects after consuming these two medicines together, please inform the doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question almost 6 years ago

How long can I safely take Oms?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Take Oms as long as your doctor has recommended you to take it. Do not exceed the prescribed dose. Consult your doctor if there is no symptomatic relief.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Oms used for gas?

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

Oms is used to treat acid-related stomach problem. If gas is produced in the stomach due to excess acid, then it can be given to reduce excess acid production. However, it is best to consult your doctor for the right medicines to treat excessive gas formation inside the stomach.