Prescription Required

Opel Kid Tablet

by Stanford Biotech Pvt Ltd
Omeprazole (NA)

₹10

Opel Kid Tablet

Introduction to Opel Kid Tablet

Opel Kid Tablet is also used to prevent stomach ulcers and acidity that may be seen with the prolonged use of pain-killers. It belongs to a class of medicines known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). This medicine should be taken one hour before a meal, preferably in the morning. The dose will depend on your underlying condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep on taking it as prescribed even if your symptoms disappear quickly. You can increase the efficiency of the treatment by eating smaller meals more often and avoiding caffeinated drinks (like tea and coffee), and spicy or fatty foods.

The most common side effects observed with this medicine include nausea, vomiting, headache, flatulence, diarrhea, and stomach pain. These symptoms are generally mild but if they bother you or do not go away, consult your doctor. Long-term use of this medicine may lead to an increased risk of side effects. For instance, using this medicine for more than 1 year may increase your risk for bone fractures, especially with higher doses. Talk to your doctor about ways to prevent bone loss (osteoporosis), like taking calcium and vitamin D supplements.

Before taking this medicine, you need to tell your doctor if you have severe liver problems or allergic reactions to similar medicines in the past or suffer from bone loss (osteoporosis).

Many other medicines may affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know about all other medicines you are taking, to make sure it is safe. This is particularly important if you are taking medicines for HIV, fungal infections, tuberculosis, epilepsy (fits), or some types of blood thinners. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it.

Safety Advice for Opel Kid Tablet

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Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Opel Kid Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

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Opel Kid Tablet 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.

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Opel Kid Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

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It is not known whether Opel Kid Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

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Opel Kid Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Opel Kid Tablet is recommended.

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Opel Kid Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Opel Kid Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.<BR>A lower dose may be advised in patients with liver disease and who have to take this medicine for a long time.

How Opel Kid Tablet works

Opel Kid 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.

How To Use Opel Kid Tablet

  • 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. Opel Kid Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

Side Effects Of Opel Kid Tablet

  • Diarrhea
  • Flatulence
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Stomach pain
  • Vomiting

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FAQ's on Opel Kid Tablet

What should I know before taking Opel Kid?

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 Opel Kid. This medicine 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 Opel Kid to avoid harmful effects on the baby.

Can Opel Kid cause calcium deficiency and osteoporosis?

Opel Kid can cause osteoporosis (thinning of bones) as it decreases the calcium absorption leading to calcium deficiency. This leads to an increased risk of bone fractures on long-term use, like hip, wrist or spine fractures. Inform your doctor if you have osteoporosis or if you are taking corticosteroids (these can increase the risk of osteoporosis) before starting your therapy. Consult your doctor on ways to prevent this. Your doctor may advise you calcium or vitamin D supplements to reduce the risk.

Can I take Opel Kid with domperidone?

Opel Kid 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 Opel Kid 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.

Can Opel Kid be used in cardiac patients?

Patients with cardiac disease can take Opel Kid as prescribed by the doctor. However, Opel Kid can interact with certain drugs (e.g clopidogrel, digoxin) which might be used by a patient with an underlying cardiac disease. Patients taking Opel Kid and digoxin may need to be monitored for digoxin toxicity. Opel Kid decreases the activation of clopidogrel, thus reducing its effects. Patients taking these medicines together need to be monitored closely by a doctor.

Does Opel Kid cause vitamin deficiencies?

Opel Kid may cause vitamin B12 and vitamin C deficiency. When taken orally, vitamin B12 requires an acidic environment for its absorption from the stomach while Opel Kid causes a decrease in the gastric acid secretion. You may need to take vitamin B12 supplements along with it. The clinical significance of the decrease in vitamin C levels is not known, so vitamin C supplementation is not recommended.

For how long can Opel Kid be taken?

Take Opel Kid for as long as advised by your doctor. The duration of taking Opel Kid would vary depending on your condition. Do not stop taking this medicine without talking to your doctor.

Prescription Required

Opel Kid Tablet

by Stanford Biotech Pvt Ltd
Omeprazole (NA)

₹10

Opel Kid Tablet

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