Sozol TM
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Active ingredients: pantoprazole
Brand name
(ARTG)
: SOZOL pantoprazole (as sodium sesquihydrate) 20 mg enteric-coated tablet blister pack.Download 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)
1. For symptomatic improvement and healing of gastrointestinal diseases which require a reduction in acid secretion: i) Duodenal ulcer; ii) Gastric ulcer; iii) Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD): Symptomatic GORD. The treatment of heartburn and other symptoms associated with GORD; Reflux oesophagitis; iv) Gastrointestinal lesions refractory H2 blockers; v) Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome. Patients whose gastric or duodenal ulceration is not associated with ingestion of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) require treatment with antimicrobial agents in addition to antisecretory drugs whether on first presentation or on recurrence. 2. Maintenance of healed reflux oesophagitis in patients previously treated for moderate to severe reflux oesophagitis. 3. Prevention of gastroduodenal lesions and dyspeptic symptoms associated with non-selective non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in increased risk patients with a need for continuous non-selective NSAID treatment.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, enteric coated
- Oral
- Yellow, oval, biconvex enteric-coated tablets, plain on both sides.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- 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
- 60 pack
- 100 pack
- 14 pack
- 140 pack
- 15 pack
- 28 pack
- 30 pack
- 5 pack
- 50 pack
- 56 pack
Is this medicine subsidised ?
(PBS)
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on November, 1 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
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 pantoprazole
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
