Votil 20mg Tablet belongs to the class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), peptic ulcer (stomach or duodenal ulcer), and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (overproduction of acid due to a pancreatic tumour). Normally, a thick layer of mucous protects the stomach against its own acid secretion. But, in the long run, it gets eroded by excessive stomach acid production, leading to complications like GERD, peptic ulcer, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.

Votil 20mg Tablet contains omeprazole (a proton pump inhibitor), which helps reduce stomach acid by blocking the actions of an enzyme called H+/K+ ATPase (gastric proton pump). This proton pump lies in the stomach wall cells and is responsible for releasing gastric acid. Votil 20mg Tablet prevents the release of stomach acid and relieves symptoms such as food pipe lining inflammation (esophagitis), acid reflux, or heartburn.

Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of Votil 20mg Tablet based on your medical condition. Votil 20mg Tablet may cause common side effects like stomach pain, gas formation (flatulence), nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and headache. These side effects are temporary and may resolve on their own. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, consult your doctor.

Before taking Votil 20mg Tablet, inform your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or to other proton pump inhibitors. Also, tell your doctor if you have stomach or intestinal cancer, severe liver problems, difficulty swallowing, bloody or black stools, unexplained weight loss, or will have an endoscopy in the future. Votil 20mg Tablet should not be given to patients suffering from Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhoea. Avoid prolonged use of Votil 20mg Tablet, as it may increase the risk of osteoporosis-related fractures of the hip, wrist, or spine due to loss of magnesium. Consult your doctor before taking Votil 20mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Votil 20mg Tablet is used to reduce the amount of acid your stomach produces. It is commonly prescribed to treat:

• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) – a condition where stomach acid flows back into the esophagus, causing heartburn and discomfort.
• Peptic Ulcers – sores in the lining of the stomach or the upper part of the small intestine (duodenum), often caused by Helicobacter pylori infection or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
• Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome – a rare condition in which tumors in the pancreas or duodenum cause the stomach to produce too much acid.
• Erosive Esophagitis – helps heal damage to the esophagus caused by stomach acid and prevents it from returning.
• Symptom Relief – reduces common symptoms like heartburn, bloating, and stomach pain by lowering acid levels.
• Bleeding Prevention – reduces the risk of upper digestive tract bleeding in critically ill patients by protecting the stomach and esophagus lining.

• Votil 20mg Tablet can be taken with or without food. However, it is recommended to take it 30-60 minutes before a meal, preferably in the morning, for optimal effectiveness.
• It is typically administered once daily, but your doctor will determine the exact dose and timing based on your specific medical condition.
• Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water.
• Do not crush, chew, break, or open it.

Votil 20mg Tablet is effective in relieving symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (heartburn), Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, and peptic ulcers (stomach or duodenal ulcers), as well as healing erosive esophagitis (inflammation of the food pipe). Votil 20mg Tablet contains omeprazole, which works by irreversibly blocking the proton pump gate (which secretes stomach acid).

Do not take Votil 20mg Tablet if you are allergic to any of its components, other proton pump inhibitors, or if you are taking medications for HIV such as nelfinavir. Inform your doctor if you have stomach or intestinal cancer, severe liver problems, difficulty swallowing, bloody or black stools, unexplained weight loss, hypomagnesemia (low blood magnesium levels), stomach problems (such as pain or indigestion), or will have an endoscopy in the future. Votil 20mg Tablet should not be given to patients suffering from Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhoea. Avoid prolonged use of Votil 20mg Tablet, as it may increase the risk of osteoporosis-related fractures of the hip, wrist, or spine due to loss of magnesium. Consult your doctor before taking Votil 20mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Votil 20mg Tablet should not be given to children under 1 year of age.