Omeprazole Krka 40 mg gastro-resistant hard capsules

Package leaflet: Information for the user

Introduction

Package leaflet: information for the patient

Omeprazol Krka 40mg gastro-resistant hard capsules

Read the entire leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine, because it contains important information for you.

• Keep this leaflet, as you may need to read it again.
• If you have any questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
• This medicine has been prescribed for you only and must not be given to other people, even if they have the same symptoms as you, because it could harm them.
• If you experience any adverse effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if they are effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.

Contents of the leaflet:

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

1. What Omeprazol Krka is and what it is used for

Omeprazol Krka 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 (GERD). In this disorder, stomach acid passes into the esophagus (the tube connecting 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). Omeprazole may also be used to prevent the formation of ulcers if you are taking NSAIDs.
• Excess stomach acid caused by a tumor in the pancreas (Zollinger-Ellison syndrome).

In children:

Children over 1 year of age and ≥10 kg

• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). In this disorder, stomach acid passes into the esophagus (the tube connecting the throat to the stomach), causing pain, inflammation, and heartburn. In children, symptoms of the disease may include regurgitation of stomach contents into the mouth, vomiting, and poor 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 taking Omeprazol Krka

Do not take Omeprazol Krka

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

If you are unsure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking omeprazole.

Warnings and precautions

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before starting to take omeprazole.

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

Omeprazole may mask symptoms of other conditions. Therefore, if you experience any of the following conditions before starting omeprazole or during treatment, contact your doctor immediately:

• Unexplained weight loss and difficulty swallowing.
• Stomach pain or indigestion.
• Vomiting food or vomiting blood.
• Black stools (blood-stained faeces).
• Severe or persistent diarrhoea, as omeprazole has been associated with a slight increase in infectious diarrhoea.
• Severe liver problems.
• You are scheduled for a specific blood test (chromogranin A).
• You have ever had a skin reaction after treatment with a medicine similar to omeprazole for reducing stomach acid.

If you take omeprazole for a long period (more than 1 year), your doctor will likely perform periodic check-ups. You should report any new or unusual symptoms or circumstances during each visit.

If you are taking proton pump inhibitors such as omeprazole, especially for more than one year, there may be a slight increase in the risk of fractures of the hip, wrist, and spine. Inform your doctor if you have osteoporosis or if you are taking corticosteroids (which may increase the risk of osteoporosis).

If you develop a skin rash, especially in areas of skin exposed to sunlight, consult your doctor as soon as possible, as treatment with omeprazole may need to be stopped. Remember to mention any other symptoms you may notice, such as joint pain.

Kidney inflammation may occur while taking omeprazole. 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 treating doctor.

This medicine may affect how your body absorbs vitamin B12, especially if you need to take it for a long time. Contact your doctor if you notice any of the following symptoms, which could indicate low vitamin B12 levels:

• Extreme tiredness or lack of energy
• Tingling
• Tongue pain or red, sore tongue, mouth ulcers
• Muscle weakness
• Blurred vision
• Memory problems, confusion, depression

Children

Some children with chronic conditions may require long-term treatment, although this is not recommended. Do not give this medicine to children under 1 year of age or weighing less than 10 kg.

Other medicines and Omeprazol Krka

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are using, have recently used, or might need to use any other medicines.

Omeprazole may affect how some medicines work, and some medicines may affect omeprazole.

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

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

• Ketoconazole, itraconazole 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 starting or stopping omeprazole treatment
• Medicines used to prevent blood clots, such as warfarin or other vitamin K antagonists. Your doctor will need to monitor you when starting or stopping omeprazole treatment
• Rifampicin (used to treat tuberculosis)
• Atazanavir (used to treat HIV infection)
• Tacrolimus (used in 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))
• Methotrexate (a chemotherapy agent used at high doses for cancer treatment) – if you are taking a high dose of methotrexate, your doctor may temporarily stop treatment with omeprazole.

If your doctor has prescribed you the antibiotics amoxicillin and clarithromycin along with omeprazole to treat ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori infection, it is very important that you inform them about any other medicines you are taking.

Taking Omeprazol Krka with food and drink

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

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Before taking omeprazole, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, or plan to become pregnant. Your doctor will decide whether you can take omeprazole during this time.

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 operate machinery. However, adverse effects such as dizziness and visual disturbances may occur (see section 4). If these occur, you should not drive or operate machinery.

Omeprazol Krka contains sucrose

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

3. How to take Omeprazol Krka

Follow exactly the instructions for using this medicine as given by your doctor or pharmacist. If in doubt, 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 your age.

The recommended dose is described below.

Use in adults:

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

• If your doctor determines that you have mild esophageal damage, the recommended dose is 20 mg once daily 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 after healing of the esophagus is 10 mg once daily.
• If you do not have esophageal damage, the usual dose is 10 mg once daily.

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

• The recommended dose is 20 mg once daily 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 completely heal, the dose may be increased to 40 mg once daily for 4 weeks.

Treatment of stomach ulcers (gastric ulcer):

• The recommended dose is 20 mg once daily 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 completely heal, the dose may be increased to 40 mg once daily for 8 weeks.

• Prevention of recurrence of gastric and duodenal ulcers:

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

Treatment of gastric and duodenal ulcers caused by NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs):

• The recommended dose is 20 mg once daily for 4–8 weeks.

Prevention of gastric and duodenal ulcers during NSAID treatment:

• The recommended dose is 20 mg once daily.

Treatment of ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori infection and prevention of their recurrence:

• The recommended dose is 20 mg of omeprazole twice daily for one week.
• Your doctor will also instruct you to take two of the following antibiotics: amoxicillin, clarithromycin, and metronidazole.

Treatment of excess stomach acid 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 will also decide for how long you need to take the medicine.

Use in children and adolescents:

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

• Children over one year of age weighing more than 10 kg may take omeprazole. The dose for children is based on body weight, and the doctor will determine the correct dose.

Treatment of ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori infection and prevention of their recurrence:

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

How to take this medicine

• It is recommended to take the capsules in the morning.
• You may 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 breaking down due to stomach acid. It is important not to damage the granules.

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

• If you or your child have difficulty 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 puree.

• Always shake the mixture just before drinking (the mixture will not be clear). Then drink the mixture immediately or within 30 minutes.

• To ensure that all the medicine is taken, fill the glass halfway with water, rinse it well, and drink the water. The solid particles contain the medicine; do not chew or crush them.

If you take more Omeprazol Krka than you should

If you have taken more omeprazole than prescribed by your doctor, contact your doctor or pharmacist immediately. You may also call the Toxicology Information Service at telephone number 91 562 04 20, stating the medicine and the amount ingested.

If you forget to take Omeprazol Krka

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 a forgotten dose.

If you have any further questions about the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

4. Possible adverse effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause adverse effects, although not everyone will experience them.

If you notice any of the following rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people) or very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people) but serious side effects, stop taking Omeprazole Krka and consult your doctor immediately:

• Sudden wheezing, swelling of the lips, tongue, throat or body, skin rash, fainting or difficulty swallowing (severe allergic reaction) (rare).
• Reddening of the skin with blistering or peeling. Severe blisters and bleeding in the lips, eyes, mouth, nose, and genitals may also occur. This could be “Stevens-Johnson syndrome” or “toxic epidermal necrolysis” (very rare).
• Widespread rash, high temperature, and swollen lymph nodes (drug hypersensitivity syndrome) (rare).
• A widespread red, scaly rash with bumps under the skin and blisters accompanied by fever. Symptoms usually appear at the beginning of treatment (acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis) (rare).
• Yellowing of the skin, dark urine, and fatigue, which may be signs of liver problems (rare).

Other adverse effects are:

Common adverse effects (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):

• Headache.
• Stomach or intestinal problems: 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.
• Sensation of spinning (vertigo).
• Abnormal blood test results used to check liver function.
• Skin rash, hives, and itching.
• Fractures of the hip, wrist, or spine.
• General malaise and lack of energy.

Rare adverse effects (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):

• Blood problems, such as reduced white blood cells or platelets. This may cause weakness or bruising and increase the likelihood of infections.

• Low sodium levels in the blood. This may cause weakness, vomiting, and cramps.

• Restlessness, confusion, or depression.

• Changes in taste.

• Visual disturbances, such as blurred vision.

• Sudden sensation of shortness of breath (bronchospasm).

• Dry mouth.

• Inflammation inside the mouth.

• Fungal infection called “candidiasis” that may affect the intestine.

• Hair loss (alopecia).

• Skin rash upon exposure to sunlight.

• Joint pain (arthralgia) or muscle pain (myalgia).

• Serious kidney problems (interstitial nephritis).

• Increased sweating.

Very rare adverse effects (affects fewer than 1 in 10,000 people):

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

• Aggressiveness.

• Seeing, feeling, or hearing things that are not real (hallucinations).

• Serious liver problems leading to liver failure and brain inflammation.

• Muscle weakness.

• Enlargement of the breasts in males.

• Low magnesium levels in the blood.

Adverse effects with unknown frequency (cannot be estimated from available data):

• Inflammation of the intestine (causing diarrhea).
• If you are taking omeprazole for more than three months, your blood magnesium levels may decrease. Low magnesium levels can cause fatigue, involuntary muscle contractions, disorientation, seizures, dizziness, and increased heart rate. If you experience any of these symptoms, contact your doctor immediately. Low magnesium levels may also lead to reduced levels of potassium or calcium in the blood. Your doctor may decide to perform periodic blood tests to monitor your magnesium levels.
• Skin rash, possibly with joint pain.

In very rare cases, omeprazole may affect white blood cells and cause immunodeficiency. If you develop an infection with symptoms such as fever accompanied by a very poor general condition, or fever with signs of localized infection such as neck, throat, or mouth pain, or difficulty urinating, you should consult your doctor as soon as possible for a blood test to rule out a deficiency in white blood cells (agranulocytosis). It is important to inform your doctor about any medication you are taking at that time.

Do not be alarmed by this list of possible adverse effects. You may not experience any of them. If you consider any of the adverse effects you experience to be severe or if you notice any adverse effects not listed in this leaflet, inform your doctor or pharmacist.

Reporting of adverse effects

If you experience any type of adverse effect, talk to your doctor or pharmacist, even if it is a possible adverse effect not listed in this leaflet. You can also report them directly via the Spanish Pharmacovigilance System for Human Medicines: www.notificaram.es. By reporting adverse effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

5. Storage of Omeprazole Krka

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

Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the packaging after EXP. The expiry date is the last day of the month indicated.

Do not store above 30°C.

Keep the blister in the original packaging to protect it from moisture.

Medicines must not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Dispose of empty containers and unused medicines at the SIGRE collection point at your pharmacy. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines and containers you no longer need. This will help protect the environment.

6. Contents of the pack and other information

Composition of Omeprazol Krka

• The active substance is omeprazole. Omeprazol Krka capsules contain 40 mg of omeprazole.

• The other components are: corn starch and sucrose; sodium lauryl sulfate, disodium phosphate, mannitol, hypromellose, polyethylene glycol 6000, talc, polysorbate 80, titanium dioxide, methacrylic acid and ethyl acrylate copolymer. Capsule components: water, gelatin, titanium dioxide (E-171), and indigo carmine (E 132).

Appearance of the medicine and contents of the pack

The capsules consist of an opaque white body and an opaque blue cap, containing enteric-coated spherical pellets ranging in colour from whitish to cream.

Pack sizes:

Blister packs of 14 and 28 capsules.

Only certain pack sizes may be marketed.

Marketing Authorization Holder

KRKA, d.d., Novo mesto, Šmarješka cesta 6, 8501 Novo mesto, Slovenia

Manufacturer

Laboratorios Liconsa, S.A., Avda. Miralcampo, Nº 7, Pol. Ind. Miralcampo, 19200
Azuqueca de Henares (Guadalajara),
Spain

For further information about this medicine, please contact the local representative of the Marketing Authorization Holder:

KRKA Farmacéutica, S.L., C/ Anabel Segura 10, 28108
Alcobendas, Madrid,
Spain

Date of the most recent review of this leaflet: May 2025

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