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Ortanol Max is a drug from the group of proton pump inhibitors, containing omeprazole, which inhibits the secretion of hydrochloric acid in the gastric juice. It is used, among others, in the case of reflex esophagitis or gastric or duodenal ulcer disease.
The active substance of the drug Ortanol Max
Ortanol Max is an affordable drug no prescription. The Sandoz company is responsible for its production. The package contains 7 or 14 gastro-resistant capsules, and each of them contains 20 mg of the active substance omeprazole. It is a substance that works by reducing the amount of acid that your stomach produces by blocking the proton pump in the parietal cells in the lining of the stomach. Substance omeprazole it is sensitive to the action of stomach acids, therefore Ortanol Max it is used orally and the capsules are enteric-coated. The substance is absorbed fairly quickly from the small intestine, reaching the maximum concentration in the blood after 1-2 hours. Apart from omeprazolem drug granules also contain low substituted hydroxypropyl cellulose, anhydrous lactose, microcrystalline cellulose, afterimage, polysorbate 80, talc, magnesium oxide, magnesium sterate, triethyl citrate, type C dispersion and methacrylic acid copolymer.
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Indications and contraindications in the use of Ortanol Max
Lek Ortanol Max it is indicated for the treatment of symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux in adults, i.e. acid reflux or heartburn.
Even if they exist indications to use the drug, it cannot be used in case of hypersensitivity or allergy to any of the ingredients of the drug and during the period of using the antiviral preparation Nelfinavir. Of course, some diseases and ailments may also pose contraindications to use the drug Ortanol Max, in particular neoplastic diseases of the digestive system. If you have any doubts, please consult your doctor, especially if you are ill or have suffered from serious diseases (e.g. digestive system or liver).
Dosage of Ortanol Max in adults and during pregnancy
Preparation Ortanol Max it is intended for oral use only. Normal dosage for adults, it is 1 capsule (20 mg) once a day for 14 days. Capsules should be taken in the morning, swallowed whole. After the symptoms have resolved (heartburn should disappear within 7 days), stop taking the drug Ortanol Max. In the case of people suffering from serious diseases or struggling with them in the past, the doctor, if necessary, will recommend appropriate, different dosage. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding must consult a doctor before taking the drug Ortanol Max.
What side effects may occur during the use of Ortanol Max?
Each drug can make some undesirable effects. In the case of the drug Ortanol Max the consequences side effects may include: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, flatulence, indigestion, constipation, abdominal pain, dizziness, insomnia or drowsiness, allergic reactions. Haematological disorders, anaphylactic reactions, decreased sodium or magnesium levels in the blood, hallucinations, depression, visual disturbances, inflammation of the oral mucosa, pain in muscles and joints may occur much less frequently.