Ovpaz-D Capsule
Ovpaz-D Capsule is a prescription medicine used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (Acid reflux) by relieving the symptoms such as heartburn, stomach pain, or irritation. It also neutralizes the acid in the stomach and promotes easy passage of gas to reduce stomach discomfort.
Ovpaz-D Capsule is taken without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
Most common side effects are diarrhea, stomach pain, dryness in mouth, headache, and flatulence. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any side effects. It may also cause dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your dizziness. Lifestyle modifications like having cold milk and avoiding hot tea, coffee, spicy food or chocolate can help you to get better results.
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also tell your doctor if you have liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.
USES OF Ovpaz-D CAPSULE
- Treatment of Gastroesophageal reflux disease (Acid Reflux)
- Treatment of gastritis and peptic ulcers
BENEFITS OF Ovpaz-D CAPSULE
In Treatment of Gastroesophageal reflux disease (Acid reflux)
Some simple lifestyle changes can help reduce the symptoms of GERD. Think about what foods trigger heartburn and try to avoid them; eat smaller, more frequent meals; try to lose weight if you are overweight and try to find ways to relax. Do not eat within 3-4 hours of going to bed.
SIDE EFFECTS OF Ovpaz-D CAPSULE
Common side effects of Ovpaz-D
- Diarrhea
- Stomach pain
- Dryness in mouth
- Headache
- Flatulence
- Fundic gland polyps
HOW TO USE OVPAZ-D CAPSULE
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Ovpaz-D Capsule is to be taken empty stomach.
HOW Ovpaz-D CAPSULE WORKS
Ovpaz-D Capsule is a combination of two medicines: Domperidone and Omeprazole. Domperidone is a prokinetic which works on the upper digestive tract to increase the movement of the stomach and intestines, allowing the food to move more easily through the stomach. Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) which works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach which helps in the relief of acid-related indigestion and heartburn.
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