Esomeprazole (Act) TM
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Active ingredients: esomeprazole
Pack: Esomeprazole (Act) 40 mg powder for injection, 10 vials
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ESOMEPRAZOLE AN esomeprazole (as sodium) 40 mg 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)
The short-term management of Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD) in patients with oesophagitis and/or severe symptoms of reflux as an alternative when oral therapy is inappropriate.,Prevention of rebleeding in patients following therapeutic endoscopy for acute, bleeding gastric or duodenal ulcers.,Short-term management in patients requiring continued non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) therapy when oral therapy is inappropriate:,- healing of gastric ulcers associated with NSAID therapy,- prevention of gastric and duodenal ulcers associated with NSAID therapy, in patients at risk,NOTE: Esomeprazole 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
- Vial containing a white or almost white porous lyophilised powder.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 10 x 10mL pack
- 50 x 10mL 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 esomeprazole
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
