Faast+ 20mg Capsule

Faast+ 20mg Capsule contains Omeprazole + Sodium Bicarbonate, a proton pump inhibitor with an antacid buffer. Made by CCL Pharmaceuticals Ltd, it is prescribed for acid reflux, heartburn, stomach ulcers and duodenal ulcers. Pack size: 14 capsules.

Uses of Faast+ 20mg Capsule

Faast+ 20mg Capsule is used to reduce stomach acid in conditions such as gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD), heartburn, stomach and duodenal ulcers, and inflammation of the food pipe caused by acid. The sodium bicarbonate allows omeprazole to be absorbed quickly without a special coating, so it starts working faster than some standard capsules. It may also be used in hospital to lower the risk of stomach bleeding in critically ill patients.

How Faast+ 20mg Capsule works

Omeprazole blocks the proton pump, the final step that stomach lining cells use to release acid, so much less acid is produced. Because omeprazole is easily broken down by acid, sodium bicarbonate is added to briefly neutralise the stomach and protect it, allowing rapid absorption.

Possible side effects

Many people take Faast+ 20mg Capsule with no side effects at all. When they happen, they may include:

• Headache
• Diarrhoea
• Stomach pain
• Nausea
• Wind or bloating
• Constipation

See a doctor urgently if you vomit blood, pass black stools, have difficulty or pain swallowing, lose weight without trying, or develop severe or persistent watery diarrhoea.

Precautions and warnings

• Each dose contains a significant amount of sodium, so tell your doctor if you are on a low-salt diet or have heart failure, high blood pressure or kidney disease.
• Let your doctor know about other medicines such as clopidogrel, warfarin, methotrexate and some HIV medicines, which can interact with omeprazole.
• Long-term use can lower magnesium and vitamin B12 levels and is linked with a slightly higher risk of bone fractures, so use it for the shortest time your doctor recommends.
• Avoid taking large amounts of milk or calcium products alongside it over long periods unless advised, as this can upset the body’s mineral balance.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your doctor before using it.

Storage

Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep it in the original pack until use. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

Buy Faast+ 20mg Capsule online in Pakistan

Order Faast+ 20mg Capsule from Medimart and get genuine medicines delivered to your door in 2 to 3 working days, with cash on delivery available across Pakistan. You can also compare other brands of Omeprazole + Sodium Bicarbonate by price and pack size. This is a prescription medicine, so please use it only as advised by your doctor.

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Disclaimer: This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Always follow the dose prescribed for you and read the leaflet inside the pack.