The ZOLTUM (65% repaid) is a an antiulcer containing omeprazole comes in the form of capsules containing microbodies gastrorésistantes in different forms:

ZOLTUM 10 mg in the form of capsules containing gastrorésistants microbodies in box 14.
ZOLTUM 10 mg in the form of capsule containing microbodies gastrorésistants box 28.
ZOLTUM 20 mg in the form of capsules containing microbodies gastrorésistants pink and Brown coloration in box 7.
ZOLTUM 20 mg in the form of capsules containing microbodies gastrorésistants pink and Brown coloration in box 14.
ZOLTUM 20 mg in the form of capsules containing gastrorésistants microbodies pink and Brown in a box of 28.

This medicine contains omeprazole. It is indicated as anti-ulcer acting by decreasing stomach acid secretion regardless of the cause leading to this acid secretion.
Omeprazole, in General, is indicated to treat ulcers of stomach or duodenum, inflammation of the esophagus which are the result of reflux of acid from the stomach to the esophagus either adult or child over a year. It is also indicated in the Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. The Zollinger-Ellison syndrome is characterized by the presence of a large number of ulcers (sores) recurrent on the Mucosa (layer of cells for the protection of hollow organs in contact with air) of the stomach and duodenum essentially. They are accompanied by inflammation of these organs, with presence of fat in stool (steatorrhea) and diarrhea.
Omeprazole is also used to prevent relapses of duodenal ulcer and to treat and prevent gastritis (inflammation of the stomach) due to the anti-inflammatory such as for example the anti-inflammatory drugs but also corticoids (cortisone) in some cases.

Interaction with other drugs
Drugs containing itraconazole or ketoconazole should not be taken simultaneously with omeprazole. These drugs are antifungal (for control of fungi).

Against indications
During pregnancy and breastfeeding it was failed the omeprazole was dangerous. It must nevertheless take some precautions because its use during pregnancy is reserved for situations in which it is not possible to use another means of treatment.
This drug should not be taken during breastfeeding even if no study or currently available data allow to say otherwise.

Directions for use
Omeprazole is a medication that may be taken during or outside meals. It will be swallowed by a glass of water.
Omeprazole capsules may be opened for children or persons unable to swallow the entire capsule and its contents. On the other hand the contents of the capsule may be blended in a food such as yogurt, a compote or fruit juice.

Dosage
Adult dosage that is the dose to take is 1 to 2 capsules 10 mg or 20 mg / day. The duration of the treatment is the most often for several weeks.

If you fight against Helicobacter pylori, very frequently responsible for ulcer recurrence, it is necessary to take a capsule 20 mg twice a day. This treatment will be associated with another treatment with antibiotics. Then a capsule to 20 mg per day will be then absorbed for at least three weeks. If the treatment to be effective it is necessary to respect scrupulously the dosage of omeprazole dose but those antibiotics during the first week.
In children the inflammation of the esophagus is treated by taking a capsule 10 mg per day for a child of 10 to 20 kilos and 2 capsules 10 mg or a capsule to 20 mg per day for a child whose weight exceeds 20 kg.

It’s a drug fight also against ulcers associated with tobacco consumption (active smoking). The smoker who is continuing his smoking may make this ineffective treatment. Indeed, nicotine increases the acidity of the stomach and reduced the effectiveness of sphincter muscle that closes the junction between the esophagus stomach that is.
Aspirin and anti-inflammatory drugs are likely to also attack the stomach. This is the reason why it is necessary to take sparingly, if at all.
The making of omeprazole should be concomitantly with Dietetic measures of common sense (avoid the the alcohols, acids, salt excess, the body fat fris, soft drinks etc.).See plans for ulcer patients.

Side effects

• Diarrhea.
• Constipation.
• Nausea or vomiting.
• Pain in the abdomen.
• Headache.
• Vertigo.
• Button.
• Confusion.
• Increase in transaminases.
• Renal failure.
• Inflammation of the liver (hepatitis) tissue.
• Gynecomastia (breast volume increase).
• Hyponatremia exceptionally (decline in the rate of sodium in the blood) especially in the elderly.
• Sensitivity to light (photophobia).

Comments
Most often gastric ulcer requires antibiotic treatment to eradicate a bacterium responsible for or facilitating the occurrence of ulcer: Helicobacter pylori.
The disappearance of the painful history of pain does not reflect the fact that the ulcer heals. It is therefore necessary to respect the duration of the treatment to the end.
Patients with liver failure will have to report it to their doctor. Indeed, some precautions are necessary in this case.