Medical Description
Ozole D Cap 15’S contains combination of Domperidone and Omeprazole, an anti-reflux medicine.
Uses of Ozole D Cap 15’S
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It is used in the treatment of gastrointestinal reflux disease, not responding to Omeprazole. This condition leads to acid regurgitating from the stomach into the food pipe, causing heartburn, chest discomfort, acidity, etc.
Contraindications of Ozole D Cap 15’S
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If you are allergic to Omeprazole and Domperidone, any of the ingredients of this medicine
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If you have low magnesium levels in your blood
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If you have stomach or intestinal bleeds or obstruction
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If you are suffering from liver or kidney disorder
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If you have problems related to bones like osteoporosis and had fracture
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If you have serious heart problems like congestive heart failure, heart rhythm problems
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If you have any tumor of the pituitary gland (Prolactin pituitary tumours)
Side effects of Ozole D Cap 15’S
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Dizziness
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Headache
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Dry mouth
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Loose stool
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Stomach pain
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Lack of sleep
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Rashes
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Giddiness
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Skin rash
Precautions and Warnings of Ozole D Cap 15’S
Pregnancy
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Can I take Ozole D Cap 15’S during pregnancy?
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The components of this medicine might harm your unborn baby
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This medicine should not be used during pregnancy
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Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant or planning to have a baby
Breast Feeding
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Can I take Ozole D Cap 15’S while breastfeeding?
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This medicine passes into breast milk in small amounts and might affect your baby
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Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding, after assessing the benefits over risks
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Your doctor might change the medicine, ask you to stop breastfeeding or closely monitor the baby
Driving
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Can I drive if I have consumed Ozole D Cap 15’S?
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If you experience headache, dizziness, drowsiness and visual disturbances, it is advised not to drive or use machines.
Alcohol
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Can I consume alcohol with Ozole D Cap 15’S?
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No interaction between alcohol and Pantoprazole has been reported. However, alcohol is known to increase acidity and can make your acidity worse.
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
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You develop watery diarrhoea, fever after taking this medicine
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You experience black stools
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You have a stomach tumour or cancer
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You have a history of fractures, osteoporosis or are taking steroids
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You are on this medicine for more than three months. Your blood magnesium levels may drop. Your doctor may perform regular tests for the same
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Taking this medicine for more than one year may increase chances of developing bone fractures
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If you have serious heart problems like congestive heart failure, heart rhythm problems or electrolyte imbalance
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You have liver and kidney disease or kidney failure
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You develop skin lesions after taking this medicine
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You are taking medicines to treat infection or you have HIV
Mode of Action of Ozole D Cap 15’S
How Does It Work?
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A pump called the proton pump in the stomach is responsible for the secretion of stomach acids. Omeprazole binds to this proton pump in stomach cells, thus blocking acid secretion
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Domperidone increases the motility of the stomach and intestines so that acid does not reflux back into the food pipe
Directions for Use of Ozole D Cap 15’S
It should be taken as a whole with a sufficient amount of water, preferably in the morning before food.
Interactions of Ozole D Cap 15’S
Interactions with other medicines
There is limited information available on the interaction of this combination with other drugs. However, as this medicine contains Omeprazole and Domperidone, any interactions seen with these two components when taken alone may occur with this combination Avoid using this medicine if you are taking Clopidogrel Avoid using it with medicines used to treat HIV like Atazanavir and Nelfinavir Antifungals like Posaconazole, Ketoconazole and Itraconazole should be avoided when taking this medicine If you are taking medicines like Methotrexate, Tacrolimus then levels of these can increase, causing side effects Do not take antibiotic called Erythromycin if you are taking this medicine Medicine used to treat heart failure like Digoxin may lead to toxicity when taken with this medicine Medicines used for mental disorders like Diazepam, Phenytoin Medicine used to stop blood from clotting like Warfarin
Interactions with food items
To be taken on an empty stomach. There are no known interactions with food or beverages. However, nicotine, caffeine (coffee, tea, chocolate and cola) and alcohol can stimulate stomach acid or delay ulcer healing and hinder the treatment process.
Storage and disposal of Ozole D Cap 15’S
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Store this medicine below 25°C, protected from moisture
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Keep the medicine out of the reach of children
Dosage of Ozole D Cap 15’S
Overdose
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Overdose can result in confusion, dizziness, nausea or headache
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In case of an overdose, visit your nearest hospital or contact your doctor
Missed a Dose
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If you missed any dose of medicine take it as soon as you remember
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If it’s time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dose schedule
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Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one
