OMEPRAZOL GOBENS 20 mg HARD GASTRORESISTENT CAPSULES

Introduction

Package Leaflet: Information for the User

Omeprazole Gobens 20mg hard gastro-resistant capsules EFG

Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine because it contains important information for you:

• Keep this leaflet, you may need to read it again.
• If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
• This medicine has been prescribed for you only. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their signs of illness are the same as yours.
• If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.

Contents of the pack and other information:

1. What is Omeprazole Gobens and what is it used for
2. What you need to know before you take Omeprazole Gobens
3. How to take Omeprazole Gobens
4. Possible side effects
5. Storage of Omeprazole Gobens
6. Contents of the pack and other information

1. What is Omeprazole Gobens and what is it used for

Omeprazole Gobens contains the active substance omeprazole. It belongs to a group of medicines called “proton pump inhibitors”. These medicines work by reducing the amount of acid produced by the stomach.

Omeprazole is used to treat the following conditions:

In adults:

• “Gastroesophageal reflux disease” (GORD). In this condition, acid from the stomach passes into the esophagus (the tube that connects the throat to the stomach), causing pain, inflammation, and heartburn.
• Ulcers in the upper part of the intestine (duodenal ulcer) or in the stomach (gastric ulcer).
• Ulcers infected by a bacterium called “Helicobacter pylori”. If you have this condition, your doctor may also prescribe antibiotics to treat the infection and allow the ulcer to heal.
• Ulcers caused by medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Omeprazole may be used to prevent ulcers if you are taking NSAIDs.
• Excess acid in the stomach caused by a tumor in the pancreas (Zollinger-Ellison syndrome).

In children:

Children over 1 year of age and≥ 10 kg

• “Gastroesophageal reflux disease” (GORD). In this condition, acid from the stomach passes into the esophagus (the tube that connects the throat to the stomach), causing pain, inflammation, and heartburn. In children, the symptoms of the disease can include reflux of stomach contents into the mouth (regurgitation), vomiting, and insufficient weight gain.

Children over 4 years of age and adolescents

• Ulcers infected by a bacterium called “Helicobacter pylori”. If your child has this condition, your doctor may also prescribe antibiotics to treat the infection and allow the ulcer to heal.

2. What you need to know before you take Omeprazole Gobens

Do not take Omeprazole Gobens

• if you are allergic to omeprazole or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).
• if you are allergic to medicines that contain proton pump inhibitors (e.g., pantoprazole, lansoprazole, rabeprazole, esomeprazole).
• if you are taking a medicine that contains nelfinavir (used to treat HIV infection).

Do not take omeprazole if you are in any of the above situations.

If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking omeprazole.

Warnings and precautions

Omeprazole may hide the symptoms of other diseases. Therefore, if you experience any of the following conditions before starting to take omeprazole or during treatment, consult your doctor immediately:

• You lose a lot of weight without any reason and have trouble swallowing.
• You have stomach pain or indigestion.
• You start vomiting food or vomiting blood.
• Your stools are black (blood-stained feces).
• If you have severe or persistent diarrhea, as omeprazole has been associated with a slight increase in infectious diarrhea.
• You have severe liver problems.
• If you have ever had a skin reaction after treatment with a medicine similar to omeprazole to reduce stomach acidity.

Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if:

• A specific blood test (Chromogranin A) is scheduled for you.

If you take omeprazole for a long time (more than 1 year), your doctor will probably perform regular check-ups. You should report any new or unusual symptoms and circumstances whenever you visit your doctor.

If you are taking proton pump inhibitors like omeprazole, especially for a period of more than one year, you may have a slightly increased risk of hip, wrist, or spine fractures. Inform your doctor if you have osteoporosis or if you are taking corticosteroids (which can increase the risk of osteoporosis).

If you experience a skin rash, especially in areas of the skin exposed to the sun, consult your doctor as soon as possible, as it may be necessary to interrupt treatment with omeprazole. Remember to mention any other symptoms you may notice, such as joint pain.

When taking omeprazole, kidney inflammation may occur. The signs and symptoms may include decreased urine volume or blood in the urine and/or hypersensitivity reactions such as fever, skin rash, and joint stiffness. You should report these signs to your doctor.

Taking Omeprazol Gobens with other medicines

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are using, have recently used, or might use other medicines. Omeprazole may affect the action of some medicines, and some medicines may affect omeprazole.

Do not take omeprazole if you are taking a medicine that contains nelfinavir(used to treat HIV infection).

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any of the following medicines:

• Ketoconazole, itraconazole, posaconazole, or voriconazole (used to treat fungal infections)
• Digoxin (used to treat heart problems)
• Diazepam (used to treat anxiety, relax muscles, or in epilepsy)
• Phenytoin (used in epilepsy). If you are taking phenytoin, your doctor will need to monitor you when you start or stop treatment with omeprazole.
• Medicines used to prevent blood clots, such as warfarin or other vitamin K antagonists. Your doctor will need to monitor you when you start or stop treatment with omeprazole.
• Rifampicin (used to treat tuberculosis)
• Atazanavir (used to treat HIV infection)
• Tacrolimus (in cases of organ transplantation)
• St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum) (used to treat mild depression)
• Cilostazol (used to treat intermittent claudication)
• Saquinavir (used to treat HIV infection)
• Clopidogrel (used to prevent blood clots (thrombi))
• Erlotinib (used to treat cancer)
• Methotrexate (chemotherapy medicine used in high doses to treat cancer) – if you are taking a high dose of methotrexate, your doctor will need to temporarily stop treatment with omeprazole.

If your doctor has also prescribed the antibiotics amoxicillin and clarithromycin for you to treat ulcers caused by Helicobacter pyloriinfection, it is very important that you inform them of any other medicines you are taking.

Taking Omeprazol Gobens with food and drinks

You can take your capsules with food or on an empty stomach.

Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.

Omeprazole passes into breast milk but it is unlikely to affect the baby when used in therapeutic doses. Your doctor will decide whether you can take omeprazole if you are breastfeeding.

Driving and using machines

Omeprazole is unlikely to affect your ability to drive or use tools or machines. However, side effects such as dizziness and visual disturbances (see section 4) may occur. If this happens, do not drive or use machines.

Omeprazol Gobens contains sucrose and Ponceau 4R (E124, Cochineal Red A)

This medicine contains sucrose. If your doctor has told you that you have an intolerance to some sugars, consult them before taking the medicine.

This medicine may cause allergic reactions because it contains Ponceau 4R (E 124, Cochineal Red A).

This medicine contains less than 23 mg of sodium (1mmol) per capsule; this is essentially “sodium-free”.

3. How to take Omeprazol Gobens

Follow exactly the instructions for administration of this medicine given by your doctor. If you are not sure, consult your doctor or pharmacist again.

Your doctor will tell you how many capsules to take and for how long. This will depend on your condition and age.

The usual doses are as follows.

Adults:

Treatment of symptoms of GORD, such as heartburn and acid regurgitation:

• If your doctor confirms that you have mild esophageal damage, the recommended dose is 20 mg once a day for 4-8 weeks. Your doctor may prescribe a dose of 40 mg for another 8 weeks if the esophagus has not yet healed.

• The recommended dose once the esophagus has healed is 10 mg once a day.
• If you do not have esophageal damage, the recommended dose is 10 mg once a day.

Treatment of duodenal ulcers:

• The recommended dose is 20 mg once a day for 2 weeks. Your doctor may prescribe the same dose for another 2 weeks if the ulcer has not yet healed.
• If the ulcer does not heal completely, the dose may be increased to 40 mg once a day for 4 weeks.

Treatment of gastric ulcers:

• The recommended dose is 20 mg once a day for 4 weeks. Your doctor may prescribe the same dose for another 4 weeks if the ulcer has not yet healed.
• If the ulcer does not heal completely, the dose may be increased to 40 mg once a day for 8 weeks.

Preventionof the recurrence of gastric and duodenal ulcers:

• The recommended dose is 10 mg or 20 mg once a day. Your doctor may increase the dose to 40 mg once a day.

Treatment of gastric and duodenal ulcers caused by NSAIDs:

• The recommended dose is 20 mg once a day for 4-8 weeks.

Prevention of gastric and duodenal ulcersduring NSAID treatment:

• The recommended dose is 20 mg once a day.

Treatment of ulcers caused byHelicobacter pyloriinfectionand prevention of recurrence:

• The recommended dose is 20 mg of omeprazole twice a day for one week.

• Your doctor will also tell you to take two antibiotics: amoxicillin and clarithromycin.

Treatment of excess acid in the stomach caused by a tumor in the pancreas (Zollinger-Ellison syndrome):

• The recommended dose is 60 mg per day.
• Your doctor will adjust the dose according to your needs and decide how long you need to take the medicine.

Children:

Treatment of symptoms of GORD, such as heartburn and acid regurgitation:

• Children over 1 year of age who weigh more than 10 kg can take omeprazole. The dose for children is based on body weight, and the doctor will decide the correct dose.

Treatment of ulcers caused byHelicobacter pyloriinfectionand prevention of recurrence:

• Children over 4 years of age can take omeprazole. The dose for children is based on body weight, and the doctor will decide the correct dose.
• The doctor will also prescribe two antibiotics, amoxicillin and clarithromycin, for your child.

How to take this medicine

• It is recommended to take the capsules in the morning.
• You can take your capsules with food or on an empty stomach.
• Swallow the capsules whole with half a glass of water. Do not chew or crush the capsules, as they contain coated granules that prevent the medicine from being broken down by the acid in the stomach. It is important not to damage the granules.

What to do if you or your child have trouble swallowing the capsules

• If you or your child have trouble swallowing the capsules:
• • Open the capsules and swallow the contents directly with half a glass of water or pour the contents into a glass of still water, acidic fruit juice (e.g., apple, orange, or pineapple), or apple sauce.
  • Always shake the mixture just before drinking it (the mixture will not be transparent). Then, drink the mixture immediately or within 30 minutes.
  • To make sure you have taken all the medicine, fill the glass with water, rinse it well, and drink the water. The solid parts contain the medicine; do not chew or crush them.

If you take more Omeprazol Gobens than you should

In case of overdose or accidental ingestion, consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately. You can also call the Toxicology Information Service, phone 91 562 04 20, indicating the medicine and the amount taken.

If you forget to take Omeprazol Gobens

If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for forgotten doses.

4. Possible Adverse Effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause adverse effects, although not all people suffer from them.

If you notice any of the following rare but serious adverse effects, stop taking Omeprazol Gobens and consult your doctor immediately:

• Sudden whistling when breathing (sudden wheezing), swelling of the lips, tongue, and throat or body, skin rash, fainting or difficulty swallowing (severe allergic reaction).
• Redness of the skin with blistering or peeling. Intense blisters and bleeding may also appear on the lips, eyes, mouth, nose, and genitals. This could be "Stevens-Johnson syndrome" or "toxic epidermal necrolysis".
• Yellowing of the skin, dark urine, and fatigue, which can be symptoms of liver problems.

Other adverse effects are:

Common Adverse Effects (may affect up to 1 in 10 people)

• Headache.
• Effects on the stomach or intestine: diarrhea, stomach pain, constipation, and gas (flatulence).
• Nausea or vomiting.
• Benign polyps in the stomach.

Uncommon Adverse Effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 people)

• Swelling of the feet and ankles.
• Sleep disorders (insomnia).
• Dizziness, tingling sensation, drowsiness.
• Feeling that everything is spinning (vertigo).
• Alterations in blood tests that check liver function.
• Skin rash, hives, and itching.
• Feeling of general discomfort and lack of energy.

Rare Adverse Effects (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people)

• Blood problems, such as a decrease in white blood cells or platelets. This can cause weakness or bruising and increase the likelihood of infections.
• Allergic reactions, sometimes very intense, including swelling of the lips, tongue, and throat, fever, and wheezing.
• Low sodium levels in the blood. This can cause weakness, vomiting, and cramps.
• Agitation, confusion, or depression.
• Taste disturbances.
• Visual problems, such as blurred vision.
• Sudden feeling of difficult breathing (bronchospasm).
• Dry mouth.
• Inflammation of the mouth.
• Infection called "candidiasis" that can affect the intestine and is caused by a fungus.
• Liver problems, such as jaundice, which can cause yellowing of the skin, dark urine, and fatigue.
• Hair loss (alopecia).
• Skin rash with exposure to sunlight.
• Joint pain (arthralgias) or muscle pain (myalgias).
• Severe kidney problems (interstitial nephritis).
• Increased sweating.

Very Rare Adverse Effects (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people)

• Blood count alterations, such as agranulocytosis (lack of white blood cells).
• Aggression.
• Seeing, feeling, or hearing things that do not exist (hallucinations).
• Severe liver problems that cause liver failure and brain inflammation.
• Sudden appearance of an intense rash, blistering, or peeling of the skin. This can be accompanied by high fever and joint pain (erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis).
• Muscle weakness.
• Increased breast size in males.

Frequency Not Known (cannot be estimated from available data)

• Inflammation of the intestine (causing diarrhea)
• If you are taking omeprazol 20 mg hard gastro-resistant capsules for more than three months, it is possible that magnesium levels in your blood may decrease. Low magnesium levels can cause fatigue, muscle contractions, disorientation, convulsions, dizziness, or increased heart rate. If you experience any of these symptoms, consult your doctor immediately. Low magnesium levels can also lead to a decrease in potassium or calcium levels in the blood. Your doctor may decide to perform periodic blood tests to monitor magnesium levels.
• Rash possibly with joint pain.

In very rare cases, omeprazol can affect the white blood cells and cause immunodeficiency. If you have an infection with symptoms such as fever with a severely deteriorated general condition or fever with symptoms of local infection, such as neck, throat, or mouth pain, or difficulty urinating, you should consult your doctor as soon as possible to perform a blood test and rule out a lack of white blood cells (agranulocytosis). It is essential that you provide information about the medication you are taking at that time.

Reporting Adverse Effects

If you experience any adverse effects, consult your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse, even if they are possible adverse effects that do not appear in this leaflet. You can also report them directly through the Spanish Pharmacovigilance System for Human Use Medicines: https://www.notificaram.es. By reporting adverse effects, you can contribute to providing more information on the safety of this medicine.

5. Storage of Omeprazol Gobens

• Keep this medicine out of sight and reach of children.

• Do not use this medicine after the expiration date stated on the packaging after CAD. The expiration date is the last day of the month indicated.

• HDPE bottle: Keep the bottle perfectly closed to protect it from moisture.

• Alu/Alu blister: Store below 30°C. Keep in the original packaging to protect it from moisture.

• PVC-PVDC/Alu blister: Store below 30°C. Keep in the original packaging to protect it from moisture.

• Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Deposit the packaging and unused medicines in the SIGRE collection point at the pharmacy. In case of doubt, ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the packaging and unused medicines. This will help protect the environment.

6. Packaging Contents and Additional Information

Composition of Omeprazol Gobens

• The active ingredient is omeprazol. Omeprazol Gobens capsules contain 20 mg of omeprazol.

• The other components (excipients) are sugar spheres (sucrose and cornstarch), hypromellose, talc, titanium dioxide (E-171), disodium hydrogen phosphate dihydrate, methacrylic acid copolymer, and lauryl sulfate sodium, polysorbate 80, and triethyl citrate. The gelatin capsule is composed of titanium dioxide (E-171), Ponceau 4R (E-124, Cochineal Red A), and gelatin.

Appearance of the Product and Packaging Contents

Omeprazol Gobens 20 mg capsules are white opaque/red opaque.

HDPE bottle: 14, 28, and 56 capsules.

Alu/Alu blister: 14, 28, and 56 capsules. Clinical packaging of 512 capsules.

PVC-PVDC/Alu blister: 14, 28, and 56 capsules. Clinical packaging of 512 capsules.

Omeprazol Gobens is presented in the form of hard gelatin capsules containing gastro-resistant omeprazol microgranules, in packages containing 14, 28, 56, or 512 capsules.

Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer

LABORATORIOS NORMON, S.A.

Ronda de Valdecarrizo 6, 28760 Tres Cantos, Madrid (Spain)

Date of the Last Revision of this Leaflet:June 2023

Detailed and updated information about this medicine is available on the website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS) http://www.aemps.gob.es/

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