Omeprazole IV (Sandoz) TM
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Active ingredients: omeprazole
Pack: Omeprazole IV (Sandoz) 40 mg powder for injection, 5 vials
Brand name
(ARTG)
: OMEPRAZOLE SANDOZ IV omeprazole (as sodium) 40mg powder for injection vialDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Short-term use when omeprazole cannot be administered orally for, or during, the following conditions. Treatment of duodenal ulcer, gastric ulcer and ulcerative oesophagitis. Treatment of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Long-term prevention of relapse in healed severe reflux oesophagitis (grades 3 and 4), and gastric and duodenal peptic ulceration in patients proven to be Helicobacter pylori negative whose ulceration is not associated with ingestion of NSAIDs, when oral therapy is not possible. Omeprazole Sandoz IV should be replaced with oral therapy as soon as practicable
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, powder for
- Intravenous
- White to almost white powder.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Shelf lifetime is 18 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 5 X 10mL vials pack
Over 65 ?
(AHT)
This medicine contains the active ingredients:
If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient omeprazole
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
