O-Prazol O Capsule
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Liza Life Sciences |
| Active Ingredient | Ondansetron (4mg) + Omeprazole (20mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | GASTRO INTESTINAL |
| User Rating | 5.0 |
| User Reviews | 669 |
FAQ
What if you forget to take O-Prazol O?
If you miss a dose of O-Prazol O, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
O-Prazol O Capsule Reviews
O-Prazol O is a combination of medicine used in the treatment of nausea and vomiting. It also relieves symptoms such as heartburn, indigestion, stomach pain, or irritation by reducing the production of acid in the stomach.
O-Prazol O 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.
The most common side effects are diarrhea, stomach pain, constipation, flatulence, headache, and fatigue. 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. To overcome constipation, you should add fibre-rich foods in your diet and stay hydrated.
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 or kidney diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.
O-Prazol O 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.
The most common side effects are diarrhea, stomach pain, constipation, flatulence, headache, and fatigue. 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. To overcome constipation, you should add fibre-rich foods in your diet and stay hydrated.
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 or kidney diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.
How O-Prazol O Capsule Works
O-Prazol O is a combination of two medicines: Ondansetron and Omeprazole.
How to Use O-Prazol O Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. O-Prazol O is to be taken empty stomach.
Benefits of O-Prazol O Capsule
- In Nausea: O-Prazol O blocks the action of chemicals in the body that can make you feel or be sick. It is often used to prevent nausea and vomiting that may be caused due to some medicines or cancer treatment. This medicine helps you recover more comfortably from cancer treatments such as radiation therapy or chemotherapy. It is also effective at preventing nausea and vomiting after an operation (in adults only). The dose will depend on what you are being treated for but always take this medicine as it is prescribed.
Uses of O-Prazol O Capsule
- Nausea
O-Prazol O Capsule Side Effects
Safety Tips
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
O-Prazol O is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of O-Prazol O is recommended.
Driving
UNSAFE
O-Prazol O may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.O-Prazol O may cause dizziness and visual disturbances. This may affect your driving ability.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
O-Prazol O is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with O-Prazol O. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
O-Prazol O should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of O-Prazol O may be needed. Please consult your doctor.A lower dose may be advised in patients with liver disease and who have to take this medicine for a long time.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
O-Prazol O may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
- Avoid heavy meals and sip water regularly while taking this medicine.
- It is fast-acting and starts working within 30 minutes.
- If you vomit within one hour of taking a dose, take another dose.
- Take it one hour before meal, preferably in the morning.
- Inform your doctor if you get watery diarrhea, fever, or stomach pain that does not go away.
- O-Prazol O helps treat nausea and vomiting.
References
- Omeprazole. Wilmington, Delaware: AstraZeneca LP; 1989.
- MedlinePlus. Ondansetron.
- ScienceDirect. Ondansetron.