Opec

Usually, Opec 20mg Tablet is taken once a day, first thing in the morning. If you take Opec 20mg Tablet twice a day, take 1 dose in the morning and 1 dose in the evening. The tablets should be swallowed whole (remember not be chewed or crushed) and taken at least 1 hour before a meal with some water.

Yes, you can take antacids along with Opec 20mg Tablet. Take it 2 hours before or after you take Opec 20mg Tablet.

Opec 20mg Tablet is usually prescribed for short-term use only. However, if need arises, such as for treating peptic ulcer disease and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (ZES), Opec 20mg Tablet may be prescribed for a long-term duration as well. Long-term use may carry an increased risk for side effects and must be discussed with the doctor. Please use Opec 20mg Tablet as advised by your doctor and under their supervision.

If you have been taking Opec 20mg Tablet for a long time, stopping it abruptly may lead to increased acid production, thereby worsening your symptoms. Therefore, you must discuss any dose changes or if you wish to come off Opec 20mg Tablet.

If Opec 20mg Tablet is used for more than 3 months, certain long-term side effects may be seen. The most important of these is low magnesium levels in your blood, which may make you feel tired, confused, dizzy, or shaky. You may also have muscle twitches or an irregular heartbeat. If the use is further prolonged for more than a year, you may have an increased risk of bone fractures, stomach infections, and vitamin B12 deficiency. Vitamin B12 deficiency can make you anemic, as a result of which you may feel more tired, weak, or pale. Additionally, you may have palpitations, shortness of breath, lightheadedness, indigestion, loss of appetite, flatulence (gas), or nerve problems such as numbness, tingling, and problem in walking.

No, alcohol intake is not advised with Opec 20mg Tablet. Alcohol itself does not affect the working of Opec 20mg Tablet, but it can increase the acid production. This may further cause worsening of your symptoms.