Ocid QRS 20 Tablet: View Uses, Price, Side Effects, Composition and Substitutes

Ocid QRS 20 Tablet

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Manufacturer Zydus Cadila

Salt Composition Omeprazole (20mg)

₹ 99.46

MRP ₹ 110.51

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Information about Ocid QRS 20 Tablet

Description:

Ocid QRS 20 Tablet is a medicine that reduces the amount of acid produced in your stomach. It helps treat acid-related diseases of the stomach and intestine such as heartburn, acid reflux, and peptic ulcer disease

Uses / Indications:

Ocid Qrs 20mg Tablet is used in the treatment of acidity, heartburn and stomach ulcers.

Interactions / Warnings:

Taking a large amount of alcohol can increase acidity and cause acid reflux in the food pipe causing heartburn. This would decrease the effect of this drug and can aggravate your underlying condition.

Pregnancy interaction:

Ocid Qrs 20mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Expert advice:

Inform your doctor if you do not feel better after taking it for 14 days as you may be suffering from some other problem that needs attention. Ocid qrs can decrease magnesium levels in blood. Get your magnesium levels checked regularly. You may need a magnesium supplement or need to discontinue your medicine. Inform your doctor if you are suffering from osteoporosis as Ocid qrs can weaken your bones by decreasing calcium levels in blood. You may need a calcium supplement, preferably calcium citrate. Ocid qrs is a well-tolerated medicine and provides relief for a long time. It may take a few days to show its effect. You can take an antacid for a quick relief during this time unless your doctor has asked you not to use them. Once you start feeling better, do not stop taking your medicine. Take it for the duration as advised by your doctor

Side Effects:

Nausea, Abdominal pain, Constipation, Flatulence, Diarrhoea.

How to use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Ocid Qrs 20mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How it works:

Ocid Qrs 20mg Tablet is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach which helps in relief of acid-related indigestion and heartburn.

Faq for medicine:

Q. Can I take Ocid QRS 20 Tablet with domperidone? This medicine can be safely taken with domperidone as no harmful effects have been reported clinically. A fixed-dose combination of these two medicines is also available. Domperidone works by increasing the gut motility and Ocid QRS 20 Tablet decreases the acid production in the stomach. So, this combination is very effective in the treatment of reflux esophagitis associated with acidity, heartburn, intestinal and stomach ulcers. Q. What should I know before taking Ocid QRS 20 Tablet? You should not take it if you are taking a medicine containing nelfinavir (used for HIV infection). Let your doctor know if you are suffering from any liver problems, persistent diarrhea or vomiting, black stools (blood-stained stools), unusual weight loss, trouble swallowing, stomach pain or indigestion. Tell your doctor about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Inform your doctor if you have or ever had an allergic skin reaction with this medicine. It should not be given to children who are less than 1 year of age or whose body weight is less than 10 kgs. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before taking this medicine to avoid harmful effects on the baby.

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