PARIZAC 20 mg HARD GASTRO-RESISTANT CAPSULES

Introduction

Package Leaflet: Information for the User

Parizac 20 mg Hard Gastro-Resistant Capsules

omeprazole

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 Parizac and what is it used for
2. What you need to know before you take Parizac
3. How to take Parizac
4. Possible side effects
   1. Storage of Parizac

1. Contents of the pack and other information

1. What is Parizac and what is it used for

Parizac 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.

Parizac 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 NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs). Parizac can 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 return of stomach contents to 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 Parizac

Do not take Parizac

• 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 this medicine if you are in one of these situations. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Parizac.

Warnings and precautions

Severe skin reactions, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) and acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) have been reported in relation to Parizac treatment. Stop taking Parizac and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of these symptoms related to severe skin reactions described in section 4.

Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if:

• You have ever had a skin reaction after treatment with a medicine similar to Parizac to reduce stomach acid.
• You have 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 Parizac. Remember to mention any other symptoms you may notice, such as joint pain.
• A specific blood test (Chromogranin A) is scheduled for you

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

• You lose a lot of weight without any apparent reason and have difficulty 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.

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 inform your doctor of these signs.

If you take Parizac for a long period (more than 1 year), your doctor will probably schedule regular check-ups. You should inform your doctor of any new or unusual symptoms and circumstances whenever you visit your doctor.

Other medicines and Parizac

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken or might take any other medicines, including those obtained without a prescription. Parizac may affect the action of some medicines and some medicines may affect Parizac.

Do not take this medicine 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 Parizac
• 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 Parizac
• 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 Parizac.

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 your doctor of any other medicines you are taking.

Taking Parizac with food and drinks

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

Pregnancy, breast-feeding and fertility

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, 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 Parizac if you are breast-feeding.

Driving and using machines

Parizac 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.

Parizac contains sucrose

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

3. How to take Parizac

Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. If you are not sure, check with your doctor or pharmacist.

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 indicated below.

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 ulcers in the upper part of the intestine(duodenal ulcer):

• 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 stomach ulcers(gastric ulcer):

• 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 stomach 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 stomach and duodenal ulcerscaused by NSAIDs(non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs):

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

Prevention of stomach and duodenal ulcersduring NSAID therapy:

• The recommended dose is 20 mg once a day

Treatment of ulcers causedby Helicobacter pyloriinfectionand prevention of recurrence:

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

• Your doctor will also prescribe two antibiotics, amoxicillin and clarithromycin.

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

• The usual 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.

Use in children and adolescents

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 Parizac. The dose for children is based on body weight and the doctor will decide the correct dose.

Treatment of ulcerscausedby Helicobacter pyloriinfectionand prevention of recurrence:

• Children over 4 years of age can take Parizac. 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 problems swallowing the capsules

• If you or your child have problems 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 non-carbonated 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 to about half, rinse it well, and drink the water. The solid parts contain the medicine; do not chew or crush them.

If you take more Parizac than you should

If you have taken more Parizac than prescribed by your doctor, 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 Parizac

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

If you stop taking Parizac

Do not stop taking Parizac without talking to your doctor or pharmacist first. If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

4. Possible Adverse Effects

Like all medicines, Parizac can produce adverse effects, although not all people suffer from them.

If you notice any of the following rare but serious adverse effects, stop taking Parizac 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".
• Widespread rash, high body temperature, and inflammation of the lymph nodes (DRESS syndrome or drug hypersensitivity syndrome). (rare)
• Yellowing of the skin, dark urine, and fatigue, which can be symptoms of liver problems.

Adverse effects can occur with certain frequencies, which are defined as follows:

Other adverse effects are:

Frequent Adverse Effects

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

Infrequent Adverse Effects

• 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

• Blood problems, such as decreased white blood cells or platelets. This can cause weakness or bruising and increase the risk of infection.
• 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 alterations.
• 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

• Blood count alterations, such as agranulocytosis (lack of white blood cells).
• Aggressiveness.
• 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.

Unknown Frequency

• Inflammation of the intestine (which causes diarrhea).
• Skin rash, possibly with joint pain.
• If you are taking Parizac 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, and increased heart rate. If you have any of these symptoms, consult your doctor immediately. Low magnesium levels can also produce a decrease in potassium and calcium levels in the blood. Your doctor may decide to perform periodic blood tests to monitor magnesium levels.
• If you are taking proton pump inhibitors like Parizac, especially for a period of more than one year, you may slightly increase the risk of hip, wrist, and spine fractures. Inform your doctor if you have osteoporosis or if you are taking corticosteroids (which can increase the risk of osteoporosis).

In very rare cases, Parizac can affect the white blood cells in the blood and cause immunodeficiency. If you have an infection with symptoms such as fever with a very 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 important that you provide information about the medication you are taking at that time.

Reporting Adverse Effects

If you experience any type of adverse effect, consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if it is an adverse effect that does not appear in this prospectus. You can also report them directly through the Spanish Pharmacovigilance System for Human Use Medicines: www.notificaram.es

By reporting adverse effects, you can contribute to providing more information on the safety of this medication.

5. Storage of Parizac 20 mg Capsules

• Keep out of sight and reach of children.

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

• Medicines should not be thrown down the drain or into the trash. Deposit the packaging and medications you no longer need in the SIGRE Point of the pharmacy. In case of doubt, ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the packaging and medications you no longer need. This way, you will help protect the environment.

6. Package Contents and Additional Information

Composition of Parizac 20 mg Capsules

• The active ingredient is omeprazole. Each hard gastro-resistant capsule contains 20 mg of omeprazole.

• The other components are sugar spheres (sucrose and cornstarch), sodium lauryl sulfate, anhydrous disodium hydrogen phosphate, mannitol, hypromellose, macrogol 6000, talc, polysorbate 80, titanium dioxide (E171), and methacrylic acid - ethyl acrylate copolymer. The gelatin capsule is composed of gelatin, red iron oxide (E172), yellow iron oxide (E172), black iron oxide (E172), and titanium dioxide (E171).

Appearance of the Product and Package Contents

Parizac 20 mg is presented in the form of hard gelatin capsules of brown and beige color containing gastro-resistant omeprazole microgranules. It is presented in packages with 14, 28, or 56 capsules.

Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer

Lacer, S.A. - Boters, 5

08290 Cerdanyola del Vallès

Barcelona – Spain

This prospectus was approved in June 2023

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