OMEE-D
- Manufacturer: ALKEM
- Category: general products
- Pack Size: 20*20
- Availability: 10
Product Details
OMEE-D Capsules
Product Information
Brand Name: OMEE-D
Manufacturer: Alkem Laboratories
Dosage Form: Capsules
Category: Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) + Antiflatulent
Composition
- Omeprazole IP 20 mg
- Domperidone 10 mg (composition may vary slightly depending on pack version; verify from strip before dispensing)
Mechanism of Action (MOA)
Omeprazole
- A Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI).
- Blocks the H+/K+ ATPase enzyme (proton pump) in stomach parietal cells.
- Reduces gastric acid secretion and promotes healing of ulcers and reflux-related damage.
Domperidone
- A prokinetic and antiemetic agent.
- Increases stomach and intestinal motility.
- Prevents nausea, vomiting, bloating, and gastric fullness.
Combined Effect
- Reduces stomach acid production.
- Improves gastric emptying.
- Relieves acidity, heartburn, reflux, and indigestion.
Uses
OMEE-D is used for:
✅ Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
✅ Acid reflux and heartburn
✅ Hyperacidity
✅ Gastritis
✅ Peptic ulcer disease
✅ Functional dyspepsia (indigestion)
✅ Nausea and vomiting associated with gastric disorders
✅ Bloating and abdominal discomfort
Side Effects
Common Side Effects
- Headache
- Dry mouth
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain
- Dizziness
Less Common Side Effects
- Sleep disturbances
- Fatigue
- Skin rash
- Breast tenderness (rare)
- Elevated prolactin levels
Serious Side Effects (Rare)
- Irregular heartbeat (QT prolongation)
- Severe allergic reactions
- Persistent diarrhea
- Liver dysfunction
Precautions
⚠ Take preferably 30 minutes before meals.
⚠ Avoid alcohol as it may worsen gastric irritation.
⚠ Use cautiously in:
- Liver disease
- Kidney disease
- Elderly patients
- Patients with cardiac rhythm disorders
⚠ Long-term use of PPIs may increase the risk of:
- Vitamin B12 deficiency
- Magnesium deficiency
- Bone fractures
- Certain gastrointestinal infections
⚠ Inform your doctor if taking:
- Warfarin
- Digoxin
- Ketoconazole
- Clopidogrel
- Anti-arrhythmic medicines
⚠ Use during pregnancy and breastfeeding only on medical advice.
