PROMESEC GASTRO-RESISTANT CAPSULES 20 MG (PHARMACY ONLY)

**What is this medicine used for** Promesec is used for the relief of heartburn symptoms associated with stomach acid reflux. It belongs to a group of medicines called ‘proton pump inhibitors’ (PPI) and works by reducing the amount of acid produced in your stomach.

**When should you not take this medicine** Medical advice should be sought before use if you experience any of the following: heartburn for over 3 months; chest pain or shoulder pain with shortness of breath; sweating, pain spreading to arms, neck of shoulders or light-headedness; frequent wheezing, particularly with heartburn; unexplained weight loss; nausea or vomiting; stomach pain; pain when swallowing food; vomiting with blood; bloody or black tarry stools. This medicine should be avoided if you have a known history of hypersensitivity (allergy) to omeprazole. Omeprazole must not be taken together with Nelfinavir (a medication for HIV). Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have liver disease or are pregnant/breast-feeding.

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