OSCO 20 Capsule
OSCO 20 Capsule
Each hard gelatin capsule contains:
Omeprazole 20 mg Capsule
Uses of Omeprazole
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and persistent cough. This medication helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Omeprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs).
If you are self-treating with this medication, over-the-counter omeprazole products are used to treat frequent heartburn (occurring 2 or more days a week). Since it may take 1 to 4 days to have full effect, these products do not relieve heartburn right away.
For over-the-counter products, carefully read the package instructions to make sure the product is right for you. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar brand names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you.
Omeprazole (OSCO 20 CAPSULE) is used to treat conditions caused by too much acid production in the stomach, such as:
- gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- erosive esophagitis (acid-related damage to the esophagus, the tube that connects your mouth to your stomach)
- gastric (stomach) ulcers or duodenal ulcers (duodenal ulcers occur in the first part of your small intestine, which is connected to your stomach)
- Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
- stomach infections caused by Helicobacter pyloribacteria.
This drug may be used as part of a combination therapy. This means you may need to take it with other medications.