Included below are additional documents covering questions we get frequently asked.
If you have any further queries, please contact us.
General Information on Generic Medicines
A recent article published by BPAC gives an independent best practice review of the use of generic medicines in New Zealand. Please click on the link below for more information:http://www.bpac.org.nz/magazine/2009/generics/generics.asp?article=1
PHARMAC notification regarding change of brand from Losec/Omezol to Dr Reddy's Omeprazole
Click here to view the notification
Omeprazole
Bioequivalence Studies
Click here to view information on bioequivalence studies that have been carried out on Dr Reddy’s Omepraozole.
Stability of Omeprazole Suspension
Click here to view AHL's letter to Pharmacists
Click here to view PHARMAC letter to NZ Healthcare Pharmacies Association re stability of Omeprazole suspension.
Questions
Answers
omeprazole
Is Dr Reddy's Omeprazole gluten/lactose free?
Yes
Does Dr Reddy's Omeprazole contain sodium?
No
Does Dr Reddy's Omeprazole contain calcium?
No
Do Omeprazole exipients include sulphur?
Yes (sulphanilide, sulfones which are metabolites). Omeprazole should be avoided in known sensitive patients. Patients should consult their GP regarding an alternative.
Does Omeprazole contain Amines and Meglumine?
Yes. Omeprazole should be avoided in patients allergic to these. Patients should consult their GP regarding an alternative.
Is Omeprazole safe to take during pregnancy?
Yes
Is the dye used for Dr Reddy's Omeprazole a chemical or vegetable dye?
The capsule shells do contain chemical dyes.
For some patients it may be best for them to empty the capsules and mix with food such as fruit pulp. Do not chew or crush the pellets in the capsule.
For some patients it may be best for them to empty the capsules and mix with food such as fruit pulp. Do not chew or crush the pellets in the capsule.
Is Dr Reddy's Omeprazole exactly the same as Losec and how is the product manufactured?
Yes. Dr Reddy's Omeprazole contains the same active ingredients as Losec. Dr Reddy's is a global pharmaceutical company with excellent manufacturing facilities and has a worldwide distribution market for Omeprazole,
See www.drreddys.com for more information
See www.drreddys.com for more information
Is gelatin in capsules made of animal or vegetable?
Animal
Do the granules inside the capsules contain gelatin?
No. Vegetarian patients should only use the granules inside the capsule.
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PANTOprazole
Is Dr Reddy's Pantoprazole gluten/lactose free?
Yes
Does the outer layer of Pantoprazole contain animal products?
No, Pantoprazole does not have any animal products in it.
Does Pantoprazole contain Amines and Meglumine?
Yes. Pantoprazole should be avoided in patients allergic to these. Patients should consult their GP regarding an alternative.