{"product_id":"omeprazole-20mg-28-capsules","title":"Omeprazole 20mg - 28 Capsules","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Omeprazole 20 mg – 28 Capsules\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOmeprazole\u003c\/strong\u003e is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) that reduces stomach acid by blocking the acid-producing pumps in the stomach lining. Each capsule contains \u003cstrong\u003e20 mg omeprazole\u003c\/strong\u003e (gastro-resistant) and is used to relieve and treat acid-related conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat the medicine is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGastro-resistant hard capsules for adults and adolescents ≥12 years (when appropriate).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEach capsule contains \u003cstrong\u003e20 mg omeprazole\u003c\/strong\u003e (as enteric-coated pellets) designed to pass through the stomach and release in the intestine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOmeprazole selectively blocks the gastric H\u003csup\u003e+\u003c\/sup\u003e\/K\u003csup\u003e+\u003c\/sup\u003e-ATPase (“proton pump”), the final step of acid secretion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWithin 1–2 hours of the first dose, acid output starts to fall; maximal effect is usually seen after 2–3 days of daily use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is used for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGORD\/acid reflux \u0026amp; heartburn\u003c\/strong\u003e – relief of burning pain, regurgitation and indigestion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHealing and prevention of oesophagitis\u003c\/strong\u003e caused by reflux.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGastric and duodenal ulcers\u003c\/strong\u003e – treatment and prevention (including during NSAID use where appropriate).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHelicobacter pylori\u003c\/strong\u003e-associated ulcer disease – as part of a \u003cem\u003etriple-therapy\u003c\/em\u003e regimen with two antibiotics (on prescriber’s instructions).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZollinger–Ellison syndrome\u003c\/strong\u003e and other conditions with pathological hypersecretion (specialist use).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOnce-daily dosing for most indications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRapid symptom relief with proven healing of acid-related damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEnteric-coated granules help protect the active drug until it reaches the intestine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"EveryDayMeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55855032959321,"sku":"EDM-237","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0935\/0479\/9065\/files\/ac657ff6a968220dcc8c0b1748a8e134739568e6-600x600.jpg?v=1754299804","url":"https:\/\/everydaymeds.co.uk\/products\/omeprazole-20mg-28-capsules","provider":"EveryDayMeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}