Ocid-D Capsule (Domperidone 10mg / Omeprazole 20mg)

Medical Description

Ocid D Cap contains combination of Domperidone and Omeprazole, an anti-reflux medicine.

Uses of Ocid D Capsule

It is used in the treatment of gastrointestinal reflux disease, not responding to Omeprazole. This condition leads to acid regurgitating from the stomach into the food pipe, causing heartburn, chest discomfort, acidity, etc.

Contraindications of Ocid D Capsule

If you are allergic to Omeprazole and Domperidone, any of the ingredients of this medicine
If you have low magnesium levels in your blood
If you have stomach or intestinal bleeds or obstruction
If you are suffering from liver or kidney disorder
If you have problems related to bones like osteoporosis and had fracture
If you have serious heart problems like congestive heart failure, heart rhythm problems
If you have any tumor of the pituitary gland (Prolactin pituitary tumours)

Side effects of Ocid D Capsule

Dizziness
Headache
Dry mouth
Loose stool
Stomach pain
Lack of sleep
Rashes
Giddiness
Skin rash

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if
You develop watery diarrhoea, fever after taking this medicine
You experience black stools
You have a stomach tumour or cancer
You have a history of fractures, osteoporosis or are taking steroids
You are on this medicine for more than three months. Your blood magnesium levels may drop. Your doctor may perform regular tests for the same
Taking this medicine for more than one year may increase chances of developing bone fractures
If you have serious heart problems like congestive heart failure, heart rhythm problems or electrolyte imbalance
You have liver and kidney disease or kidney failure
You develop skin lesions after taking this medicine
You are taking medicines to treat infection or you have HIV

Mode of Action of Ocid D Capsule

How Does It Work?
A pump called the proton pump in the stomach is responsible for the secretion of stomach acids. Omeprazole binds to this proton pump in stomach cells, thus blocking acid secretion
Domperidone increases the motility of the stomach and intestines so that acid does not reflux back into the food pipe

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Directions for Use of Ocid D Capsule

It should be taken as a whole with a sufficient amount of water, preferably in the morning before food.

Interactions of Ocid D Capsule

Interactions with other medicines
There is limited information available on the interaction of this combination with other drugs. However, as this medicine contains Omeprazole and Domperidone, any interactions seen with these two components when taken alone may occur with this combination Avoid using this medicine if you are taking Clopidogrel Avoid using it with medicines used to treat HIV like Atazanavir and Nelfinavir Antifungals like Posaconazole, Ketoconazole and Itraconazole should be avoided when taking this medicine If you are taking medicines like Methotrexate, Tacrolimus then levels of these can increase, causing side effects Do not take antibiotic called Erythromycin if you are taking this medicine Medicine used to treat heart failure like Digoxin may lead to toxicity when taken with this medicine Medicines used for mental disorders like Diazepam, Phenytoin Medicine used to stop blood from clotting like Warfarin
Interactions with food items
To be taken on an empty stomach. There are no known interactions with food or beverages. However, nicotine, caffeine (coffee, tea, chocolate and cola) and alcohol can stimulate stomach acid or delay ulcer healing and hinder the treatment process.

Storage and disposal of Ocid D Capsule

Store this medicine below 25°C, protected from moisture
Keep the medicine out of the reach of children

Dosage of Ocid D Capsule

Overdose
Overdose can result in confusion, dizziness, nausea or headache
In case of an overdose, visit your nearest hospital or contact your doctor
Missed a Dose
If you missed any dose of medicine take it as soon as you remember
If it’s time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dose schedule
Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one