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Omeprazole (Generic Health) TM
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Active ingredients: omeprazole
Pack: Omeprazole (Generic Health) 20 mg enteric tablet, 30, bottle
Brand name
(ARTG)
: OMEPRAZOLE GENERICHEALTH omeprazole 20 mg enteric-coated tablet bottleDownload 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)
Omeprazole Tablets are indicated for: A. Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD): 1. Symptomatic GORD: The relief of heartburn and other symptoms associated with GORD. 2. Erosive Oesophagitis: The treatment and prevention of relapse. B. Peptic Ulcers: 1. The treatment of duodenal and gastric ulcer. 2. Combination therapy for the treatment of peptic ulcer disease associated with Heliobacter pylori infection. 3. The treatment of gastric and duodenal ulcers and erosions associated with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. 4. The prevention of gastric and duodenal ulcers and erosions associated with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in patients assessed as being at high risk of gastroduodenal ulcer or complications of gastroduodenal ulcer. 5. Long-term prevention of relapse in gastric and duodenal ulceration, in patients proven to be Heliobacter pylori negative, or in whom eradication is inappropriate, e.g. the elderly, or ineffective. C. Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome: The treatment of Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, enteric coated
- Oral
- Red brown, oblong, enteric coated tablets.
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
- 30 tablets 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
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