Login
0
₹ 0
What is ZEGECID?
- ZEGECID contains Omeprazole which belongs to a group of medicines called proton pump inhibitors
- It works by reducing the amount of acid that your stomach produces
CONSUMER MEDICINE INFORMATION
THERAPEUTIC USES
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS
INTERACTIONS
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
SIDE EFFECTS
MORE INFORMATION
What ZEGECID is used for?
It is used to treat,
- Gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- ulcers in the upper part of the intestine (duodenal ulcer) or stomach (gastric ulcer) prevention of reoccurrence of ulcers
- ulcers caused by medicines called NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs)
- Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome -Too much acid in the stomach caused by a growth in the pancreas
Talk to your doctor, if you:
- are allergic to ZEGECID or any of the other ingredients of this medicine
- lose a lot of weight for no reason and have problems swallowing
- get stomach pain or indigestion
- begin to vomit food or blood
- pass black stools (blood-stained faeces), diarrhoea
- have severe liver problems
Tell your doctor about any other medicine you are taking:
- medicine containing nelfinavir, atazanavir, saquinavir (used for HIV infection)
- ketoconazole, itraconazole, posaconazole or voriconazole (used to treat infections caused by a fungus)
- digoxin (used to treat heart problems)
- diazepam, Phenytoin (used to treat anxiety, relax muscles or in epilepsy)
- warfarin or other vitamin K blockers
- rifampicin (used to treat tuberculosis)
- tacrolimus (in cases of organ transplantation)
- cilostazol (used to treat intermittent claudication)
- clopidogrel (used to prevent blood clots)
- erlotinib (used to treat cancer)
- methotrexate (a chemotherapy medicine used in high doses to treat cancer)
- amoxicillin and clarithromycin (to treat infections)
- Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you
- It is recommended that you take your medicine in the morning
- Swallow this medicine with a glass of water. Do not chew or crush them
- Take this medicine with food or on an empty stomach
If you take more ZEGECID
- If you take more, you should tell your doctor at once or contact the nearest casualty department
If you forget to take ZEGECID
- Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose. If you forget to take a dose take it as soon as you remember it and then take the next dose at the right time
If you stop taking ZEGECID
- Do not stop taking this medicine unless your doctor instructs you to do so
Like all medicines, this medicine cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
SERIOUS
COMMON
UNCOMMON
RARE
VERY RARE
- severe allergic reaction - Sudden wheezing, swelling of your lips, tongue and throat or body, rash, fainting or difficulties to swallow
- stevens-Johnson syndrome or toxic epidermal necrolysis - Reddening of the skin with blisters or peeling and bleeding in the lips, eyes, mouth, nose and genitals
- yellow skin, dark urine and tiredness
- headache
- diarrhoea, stomach pain, constipation, flatulence, benign polyps in the stomach
- feeling sick (nausea) or being sick (vomiting)
- swelling of the feet and ankles
- disturbed sleep (insomnia)
- dizziness, tingling feelings such as “pins and needles”, feeling sleepy
- spinning feeling (vertigo)
- changes in blood tests that check how the liver is working
- skin rash, lumpy rash (hives) and itchy skin
- generally feeling unwell and lacking energy
- fracture of the hip, wrist or spine
- reduced number of white cells or platelets
- weakness, bruising
- fever, wheezing
- low levels of sodium in the blood - being sick (vomiting) and cramps
- feeling agitated, confused or depressed
- taste changes
- eyesight problems such as blurred vision
- suddenly feeling wheezy or short of breath (bronchospasm)
- dry mouth
- an inflammation of the inside of the mouth
- an infection called “thrush” which can affect the gut and is caused by a fungus
- hair loss (alopecia)
- skin rash on exposure to sunshine
- joint pains (arthralgia) or muscle pains (myalgia)
- severe kidney problems (interstitial nephritis)
- increased sweating
- inflammation in the gut
Disclaimer:
The contents of this website are for informational purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
