Risek 40mg capsule 3×7’s

Key Benefits

Risek 40mg capsule is primarily indicated in GERD (chronic stomach disorder that involves reflux of stomach acid and contents back into the esophagus that causes irritation of the esophageal lining), intestinal and benign stomach ulcers, zollinger ellison syndrome (benign tumors of pancreas or small intestine). It is also used to prevent acid reflux during general anesthesia.

Directions For Use

Swallow the Risek 40mg capsule as whole with a glass of water at least one hour before your meal.

Dosage

Duodenal ulcer:
20mg once daily, can increased upto 40mg daily.

Gastric ulcer:
20mg once daily for 8 weeks, increase upto 40 mg once daily.

GERD:
20mg once daily for 4 weeks, can increased upto 40mg once daily for 8 weeks

Zollinger-ellison syndrome:
60mg once daily, max upto 80mg daily in two divided doses.

Storage Of Risek 40mg Capsule

• Keep it in a tight, light-resistant container
• Store in a cool dry place
• Keep out of the reach of the children

Safety Information/Precautions

• Risek 40mg capsule should be used with caution in patients with renal impairment, and liver disease.
• This medication should only be used during pregnancy when it is clearly indicated. Best avoided in lactating mothers.
• Any stomach related malignancy should be excluded before starting the treatment.
• Serum B12 should be monitored regularly in severely ill children receiving this medication.
• Omeprazole should not be taken by patients who are allergic to it.
• Patients using risek may at times experience headache, upset stomach, skin rashes, abnormal sensations, dizziness, inability to sleep, pain in joints, increased risk of stomach infections, muscle pain, and desire to sleep for long periods of time. If you experience any of these symptoms please consult your doctor.

When not to use Risek 40mg Capsule

• Do not use the medicine if you are hypersensitive to any of the ingredients in the formulation.
• The therapy may cause Clostridium difficile – associated diarrhea.
• Do not take Risek 40 mg Capsule for immediate relief of heartburn.
• Do not take St John’s Wort with omeprazole.
• For children and renal or hepatic impaired patients, dosage reduction is required.

Side Effects of Risek 40mg Capsule

Headache, GI upset, Skin Rashes, Dizziness, Insomnia.