Risek 20 mg 14 Caps For heartburn
Risek 20 mg capsules contain Omeprazole.
Omeprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors.
Omeprazole works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes.
It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and persistent cough.
Risek 20 mg 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).
Active ingredients:
Omeprazole
Indications:
Risek 20 mg capsule used for:
• Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): treatment of erosive reflux esophagitis, long-term management of patients with healed esophagitis to prevent relapse, and symptomatic treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
• Gastric and duodenal ulcers.
• Treatment and prophylaxis of NSAID-associated ulceration.
How to use risek 20 mg:
Take risek 20 mg capsule once daily before a meal or as prescribed.
Points of interest:
• Antacids may be taken along with Risek. If you are also taking sucralfate, take omeprazole at least 30 minutes before sucralfate.
• If you are self-treating with the over-the-counter product, do not take it for more than 14 days unless directed by your doctor.
Side effects of risek 20 mg:
• Headache.
• Abdominal pain.
Cautions:
• Proton pump inhibitors (such as Omeprazole) may increase your risk for bone fractures, especially with longer use, higher doses, and in older adults.
• Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about ways to prevent bone loss/fracture, such as by taking calcium (such as calcium citrate) and vitamin D supplements.
• Risek may interfere with certain laboratory tests (including urine test for tetrahydrocannabinol-THC, and blood test to find certain tumors), possibly causing false test results. Make sure laboratory personnel and all your doctors know you use this drug.
Quantity:
14 Caps
Store at room temperature