Omforce 20 (20mg Omeprazole)

Product Information

OMFORCE 20mg Capsule reduces the amount of acid produced in your stomach. It is used to treat acid-related conditions such as heartburn, acid reflux, and peptic ulcer disease.

It is also used to prevent stomach ulcers and acidity that may occur with prolonged use of painkillers. OMFORCE belongs to a group of medicines known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs).

Take OMFORCE Capsule one hour before a meal, preferably in the morning. The dose depends on your condition and response to treatment. Continue taking it as prescribed, even if your symptoms improve quickly.

Lifestyle changes can help treatment work better:

• Eat smaller, more frequent meals

• Avoid caffeine, spicy foods, and fatty foods

Why is this Medication Prescribed?

OMFORCE (Omeprazole) is prescribed to reduce stomach acid, relieve symptoms of heartburn and reflux, and promote healing of ulcers. It also helps prevent ulcers in people who need long-term painkiller treatment.

Uses

• Treatment of heartburn

• Treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD / acid reflux)

• Treatment of peptic ulcer disease

• Prevention of stomach ulcers caused by painkillers

Benefits

In Heartburn

• Reduces acid production

• Relieves burning and pain caused by reflux

• Improves comfort and quality of life

In Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

• Provides long-term relief from frequent reflux symptoms

• Prevents acid damage to the esophagus

• Works best when combined with lifestyle changes such as avoiding trigger foods, eating smaller meals, losing excess weight, and not eating close to bedtime

In Peptic Ulcer Disease

• Reduces acid production to allow ulcers to heal naturally

• Helps prevent recurrence and complications

• May be combined with other medicines depending on the ulcer’s cause

How Should this Medicine be Used?

• Take 1 hour before meals, preferably in the morning

• Swallow capsule whole with water; do not crush or chew

• Take daily at the same time for best effect

• Continue as prescribed, even if symptoms improve

Other Uses

Your doctor may prescribe OMFORCE for other acid-related conditions, such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (rare disorder with excessive stomach acid).

Special Precautions

• Inform your doctor if you have liver problems, osteoporosis, or allergies to similar medicines

• Long-term use (more than 1 year) may increase the risk of bone fractures → your doctor may monitor bone health and suggest calcium or vitamin D supplements

• May interact with medicines for HIV, fungal infections, tuberculosis, epilepsy, and blood thinners — inform your doctor about all medicines you take

• Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before use

Possible Side Effects

Common side effects:

• Diarrhea

• Flatulence

• Headache

• Nausea

• Stomach pain

• Vomiting

Rare but important risks (with long-term use):

• Bone fractures

• Low vitamin or mineral levels (magnesium, B12)

• Kidney or liver problems

Seek medical advice if you experience persistent or severe side effects.

Storage & Disposal

• Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and moisture

• Keep out of reach of children and pets

• Dispose of unused or expired medicine according to pharmacist or local guidelines

Emergency Guidance

• Overdose: May cause confusion, drowsiness, blurred vision, rapid heartbeat, or nausea → seek emergency care immediately

• Severe allergic reaction: Rash, swelling, or difficulty breathing → call emergency services at once

• Unexplained bone pain, seizures, or yellowing of the skin/eyes: Stop the medicine and seek urgent medical help