Omeprazole Inteli 20mg – 14 Delayed-Release Capsules for Acid Reflux & Heartburn

What is Omeprazole Inteli 20mg?

Omeprazole Inteli 20mg delayed-release capsules contain omeprazole, a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) that works by reducing the amount of acid produced in the stomach.

Omeprazole 20mg Indications

• Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• Ulcers in the upper part of the intestine (duodenal ulcers)
• Infected ulcers
• Ulcers caused by NSAID medications
• Excessive stomach acid caused by a pancreatic growth (Zollinger-Ellison syndrome)

Omeprazole Dosage — Adults

• GERD with slight gullet damage: 20mg once daily for 4–8 weeks; if not healed, 40mg for a further 8 weeks; maintenance 10mg once daily. With no gullet damage: 10mg once daily
• Duodenal ulcer: 20mg once daily for 2 weeks; if unhealed, continue same dose for 2 more weeks; if still unhealed, 40mg once daily for 4 weeks
• Gastric ulcer: 20mg once daily for 4 weeks; if unhealed, continue for 4 more weeks; if still unhealed, 40mg for 8 weeks
• Prevention of ulcer recurrence: 10–20mg once daily; may be increased to 40mg
• NSAID-caused ulcers (treatment and prevention): 20mg once daily for 4–8 weeks
• H. pylori infection: 20mg twice daily for one week, plus two antibiotics (amoxicillin, clarithromycin, or metronidazole)
• Zollinger-Ellison syndrome: 60mg daily; dose and duration determined by your doctor

Omeprazole Dosage — Children

• Children over 1 year and weighing more than 10kg: doctor determines dose to treat GERD symptoms
• Children over 4 years with H. pylori infection: doctor determines dose based on weight, plus two antibiotics (amoxicillin and clarithromycin)

How to Take Omeprazole

Take in the morning, with or without food. Swallow the capsules whole with half a glass of water — do not chew or crush them, as they contain coated pellets that protect the medicine from stomach acid.

Warnings

• Keep out of reach and sight of children
• Do not exceed the recommended dose
• Do not take if you are allergic to any of the ingredients
• Consult your doctor before taking if you experience unexplained weight loss, difficulty swallowing, stomach pains, vomiting blood, black stools, diarrhoea, or severe liver problems
• Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medications, or if you are pregnant or breast-feeding

Common Side Effects

Common side effects (more than 1 in 100 people) may include: headaches, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach pain, constipation, gas, dizziness or drowsiness, and difficulty sleeping.

Active Ingredient and Excipients

Each capsule contains omeprazole 20mg. Other ingredients: Sugar Spheres (Maize Starch and Sucrose), Sodium Laurilsulfate, Anhydrous Disodium Phosphate, Mannitol, Hypromellose, Macrogol 6000, Talc, Polysorbate 80, Titanium Dioxide (E171), Methacrylic Acid Ethyl Acrylate Copolymer (1:1), Gelatin, Quinoline Yellow (E104). Pack: 14 capsules.