Omez and omeprazole for diarrhea

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The main active ingredient of the medicinal product is Omez, is omeprazole. The therapeutic effect is manifested in the treatment of peptic ulcer formations of the stomach and duodenum, as well as erosive-ulcerative esophagitis, systemic mastocytosis. It is used in complex therapy in the treatment of diseases caused by Helicobacter pylori, accompanied by diarrhea. The preparation also includes domperidone, which has the property of increasing the tone of the anal sphincter and accelerating the emptying of the stomach, if this process slows down. The action of omeza with diarrhea is to reduce the level of secretion and increase muscle contraction at the entrance of stool to the anus. The therapeutic effect of the remedy does not depend on the nature of diarrhea, it comes very quickly after taking the drug and is not more than an hour.

Omega is taken according to the medical prescription, and it is dispensed only by prescription. A doctor's consultation is absolutely essential, if available:

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  1. Severe liver disease, surgical intervention in the digestive tract.
  2. Simultaneous use of certain drugs that can not interact with Omega.
  3. In pregnancy and breastfeeding, no adverse effects of Omega on pregnant women have been reported. However, taking into account the individual characteristics of the course of pregnancy, it is recommended to consult a gynecologist. Taking into account that the drug penetrates into breast milk, it is also necessary to consult a doctor and possibly stop lactation for the period of treatment.

Diarrhea from omeprazole may be a consequence of the side effect of the drug. Therefore, despite the high efficacy of Omega in the treatment of peptic ulcer diseases, it is necessary to pay very careful attention to compliance with the prescribed dosage of the drug and, if diarrhea is present, it is necessary to consult a doctor. Among the mandatory contraindications is increased sensitivity to omeprazole.

A careful calculation of the daily and single dose is necessary for the elderly. This is due to the fact that with age, the sensitivity to the effects of omeprazole increases sharply. Medicinal forms of the release of Omega are tablets or granules from which a suspension is prepared. The doctor determines the ratio of the use of the drug for treatment of a pregnant woman's diarrhea and harm to the child, and only then decides on the prescription of the medicine.

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