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Omeprazole is your stomach's acid controller—a trusted proton pump inhibitor that shuts down excess acid production to heal ulcers and relieve heartburn. Think of it as a "smart switch" that turns off your stomach's acid pumps, giving your digestive system time to heal.
- ✅ 20mg & 40mg capsules available
- ✅ VAT-Exempt (Save 12% automatically under Philippine law!)
- ✅ PNF Listed - Philippine National Formulary approved essential medicine
- ✅ No Prescription? Get a FREE teleconsultation with our licensed doctor during checkout
Understanding Omeprazole: Your Stomach's Acid Controller
Omeprazole is a trusted proton pump inhibitor (PPI) that has been helping Filipinos manage acid reflux (GERD), stomach ulcers, duodenal ulcers, and H. pylori infections for decades. As an essential medicine listed in the Philippine National Formulary 8th Edition, you can be confident this is a government-approved, evidence-based treatment for acid-related digestive disorders. Clinical studies in Filipino patients showed healing rates of up to 95% for gastric ulcers after 8 weeks of treatment.
How Omeprazole Works (Simple Explanation)
Imagine your stomach has tiny "acid pumps" (proton pumps) that are constantly working to produce stomach acid. When you have too much acid, it causes heartburn, ulcers, and damage to your esophagus. Omeprazole acts like a "smart switch"—it specifically blocks the H+/K+-ATPase enzyme system (the final step of acid production) in your stomach's parietal cells. This means:
- Significant reduction in stomach acid production (up to 90% decrease)
- Relief from heartburn and acid reflux symptoms within 24 hours
- Time for damaged stomach lining and esophagus to heal
- Protection against NSAID-induced ulcers when taken preventively
Omeprazole Quick Guide: What You Need to Know
| Available Strengths | 20mg and 40mg enteric-coated capsules; 40mg IV injection (PNF standard) |
| Standard Dosage | Duodenal ulcer: 20-40mg daily for 4 weeks; Gastric ulcer: 20-40mg daily for 4-8 weeks; GERD: 20mg daily for 4 weeks; H. pylori: 40mg twice daily with antibiotics (as prescribed by doctor) |
| Best Time to Take | Take on an empty stomach, 30-60 minutes before breakfast. Swallow capsules whole—do NOT crush or chew⏰ |
| Key Benefits | Long-acting (24-hour acid control), heals ulcers effectively, relieves GERD symptoms, part of H. pylori eradication therapy, available in oral and IV forms |
Why Choose Omeprazole from MedsGo?
- ✅ Automatic VAT Savings: Under Philippine law (TRAIN & CREATE Acts), Omeprazole is VAT-exempt. You save 12% instantly—no paperwork needed!
- ✅ PNF Quality Assurance: Our Omeprazole complies with Philippine National Formulary standards (20mg & 40mg enteric-coated capsules), ensuring you receive essential medicine that meets DOH requirements.
- ✅ Temperature-Controlled Storage: Unlike generic warehouses, our FDA-registered pharmacies store medicines properly to maintain potency.
- ✅ Doctor Care Included: No prescription? No problem. Add to cart and get a FREE teleconsultation with our licensed physician—no hidden fees.
- ✅ Fast & Safe Delivery: Or pick up at any MedsGo pharmacy nationwide for same-day availability.
Safety & Side Effects: What to Watch For ⚠︎
Most patients tolerate Omeprazole well, but be a smart medicine user:
- Common: Headache, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, flatulence, nausea, vomiting—these are usually mild and temporary
- Watch For: Severe diarrhea (possible C. difficile infection), rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, irregular heartbeat, muscle spasms (low magnesium). Contact our doctor if these occur
- Important: Long-term use (over 1 year) may increase risk of bone fractures, vitamin B12 deficiency, and kidney problems. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest time
- Special Note: If you have liver disease, osteoporosis, or are taking blood thinners like warfarin, inform our doctor during teleconsultation as dose adjustments may be needed
Mahalagang Impormasyon sa Tagalog
Omeprazole: Ang Tagapagkontrol ng Acid sa Iyong Tiyan
Ang Omeprazole ay isang proton pump inhibitor (PPI) na matagal nang tinatagalan ng mga Pilipino para sa acid reflux (GERD), stomach ulcers, duodenal ulcers, at H. pylori infections. Ayon sa Philippine National Formulary (8th Edition), ito ay aprubado ng DOH bilang essential medicine. Ayon sa clinical studies sa Pilipinas, 95% ang healing rate para sa gastric ulcers pagkatapos ng 8 weeks.
Paano Gumagana ang Omeprazole?
Isipin na ang iyong tiyan ay may mga "acid pumps" na palaging gumagawa ng acid. Ang Omeprazole ay parang "smart switch"—pinipigilan nito ang final step ng acid production. Resulta: bumababa ang acid hanggang 90%, nawawala ang heartburn, at naghihilom ang damaged na lining ng tiyan at esophagus.
Ang Mahusay na Benepisyo ng Pagbili sa MedsGo
- ✅ Automatikong VAT Discount: Libre sa 12% VAT dahil sa batas ng Pilipinas (TRAIN & CREATE Acts)
- ✅ PNF Quality: 20mg at 40mg enteric-coated capsules ayon sa pamantayan ng DOH
- ✅ Libre Konsulta: Walang reseta? Libre ang teleconsultation sa aming doktor
- ✅ Pambansang Botika: Maaari ring bumili sa kahit anong MedsGo pharmacy sa buong bansa
Mga Side Effect na Dapat Bantayan ⚠︎
- Karaniwan: Sakit ng ulo, pananakit ng tiyan, pagtatae, pagduduwal—usually mild at pansamantala lang
- Seryoso: Matinding pagtatae (posibleng C. difficile), rash, pamamanhid, abnormal heartbeat—tawagin agad ang doktor
- MAHALAGA: Ang long-term use (higit 1 taon) ay maaaring magdulot ng bone fractures at vitamin B12 deficiency. Gamitin ang lowest effective dose
