What is OMEZ D SR?
Omez Dsr contains Domperidone and Omeprazole
Domperidone belongs to a group of medicines called ‘dopamine antagonists’
Omeprazole belongs to a group of medicines called ‘proton pump inhibitors’
What OMEZ D SR is used for?
It is used to treat nausea or vomiting associated with
Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD)
Ulcers in the upper part of the intestine (duodenal ulcer) or stomach (gastric ulcer)
Warning
Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine, if you:
Are allergic to domperidone or any of the other ingredients of Omez Dsr
Have black, tarry bowel motions (stools) or notice blood in your bowel motions
Have a blockage or tear in your intestines
Have a tumour of the pituitary gland called a prolactinoma
Have a moderate or severe liver or kidney disease
Have heart problem called “prolonged QT corrected interval”
Have a problem that gives you a low level of potassium or magnesium, or a high level of potassium in your blood
Have AIDS/HIV
Interaction
Talk to your doctor, if you are taking,
Anti-fungal, specifically oral Ketoconazole, Fluconazole or Voriconazole, Itraconazole, Posaconazole
Certain antibiotics such as Clarithromycin, Telithromycin, Moxifloxacin, Pentamidine
Amiodarone, Digoxin, Dronedarone, Quinidine, Disopyramide, Dofetilide, Sotalol, Diltiazem, Verapamil, used in the management of heart condition
Haloperidol, Pimozide, Sertindole
Cisapride, Dolasetron, Prucalopride
Mequitazine, Mizolastine
Diazepam (used to treat anxiety, relax muscles or in epilepsy)
Phenytoin (used in epilepsy)
Medicines used to thin the blood, such as warfarin or other vitamin K blockers.
Rifampicin (used to treat tuberculosis)
Saquinavir, Atazanavir (used to treat HIV infection)
Tacrolimus (in cases of organ transplantation)
Cilostazol (used to treat intermittent claudication)
Clopidogrel (used to prevent blood clots (thrombi))
Erlotinib (used to treat cancer)
Related product
Omez 10 mg Tablet
Omez 20 mg Tablet
Omez 40 mg Tablet
Omez Injection
Omez FF 20 Tablet
Omez Insta Sachet Mint
Omez-Dsr Capsule
Directions & For Use
Always take OMEZ D SR exactly as your doctor has told you. You should check with your doctor if you are not sure
For oral use only
This medicine must be swallowed with a glass of water. Take the medicine 15 to 30 minutes before meals and, if needed, before you go to bed
If you take more OMEZ D SR
If you or someone else have used or taken too much OMEZ D SR, contact your doctor, nearest hospital casualty department or the poison center immediately, in particular if a child has taken too much
If you forget to take OMEZ D SR
If you miss a dose, take your medicine as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until that is due and continue as usual. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose
If you stop taking OMEZ D SR
Before stop using this medicine consult with your doctor
Side Effects
Like all medicine OMEZ D SR can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Domperidone
Swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, face, lips or throat which may cause difficulty in swallowing or breathing
Itchy, lumpy rash (hives) or nettle rash (urticaria)
Uncontrolled movements.
Omeprazole
Reddening of the skin with blisters or peeling. There may also be severe blisters and bleeding in the lips, eyes, mouth, nose and genitals – this could be ‘Stevens-Johnson Syndrome’ or ‘toxic epidermal necrolysis’
Yellow skin, dark urine and tiredness which can be symptoms of liver problems
Storage
Keep out of reach of children
Store at room temperature (15-25°C)
Do not use OMEZ D SR after the expiry date
