Dr Reddy's Omeprazole
Dr Reddy's Omeprazole was the first of Dr Reddy's generic medicines to be launched in New Zealand. It was fully funded on the Pharmaceutical Schedule on 1st October 2007 and received sole supply status on 1 May 2009 (i.e. it is the only omeprazole product fully funded from this date).
Omeprazole Capsules contain omeprazole 10mg, 20mg or 40mg. Omeprazole Infusion and Injection contain omeprazole 40mg. Omeprazole is a fully funded, prescription medicine. Omeprazole Capsules are used to treat and prevent the recurrence of: reflux oesophagitis, acid-related dyspepsia, duodenal (the tube leading out of the stomach) & gastric (stomach) ulcers. Omeprazole Capsules are also used to treat peptic ulcers associated with the use of NSAIDs and with antibiotics to kill Helicobacter pylori (bacteria often found in the stomach of patients with ulcers). Omeprazole Capsules are used to treat Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (a rare condition associated with too much acid production). Omeprazole Infusion and Injection are primarily used to treat Zollinger-Ellison syndrome and for patients with duodenal ulcer, gastric ulcer or reflux oesophagitis where oral medication is inappropriate.
Do not use if you have an allergy to omeprazole or any of the capsule ingredients. Precaution – before you are treated with Omeprazole Capsules for a gastric ulcer, gastric cancer must first be excluded. The most common side effects are diarrhoea, wind (flatulence), constipation, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain and headache. Normal Doctors Fees Apply. Always read the label and use strictly as directed. If symptoms continue or you have side effects, see your healthcare professional. For full consumer information please refer to the Consumer Medicine Information Sheet available at
www.medsafe.govt.nz.
Click here to view Dr. Reddy's Omeprazole’s Consumer Medicine Information.
Click here to view Dr. Reddy's Omeprazole’s capsules full prescribing information.
Click here to view Dr Reddy's Omeprazole’s Infusion 40mg Consumer Medicine Information.
Click here to view Dr. Reddy's Omeprazole’s Infusion 40mg full prescribing information.
Click here to view Dr Reddy's Omeprazole’s Injection 40mg Consumer Medicine Information.
Click here to view Dr. Reddy's Omeprazole’s Injection 40mg full prescribing information.
PHARMAC notification regarding change of brand from Losec/Omezol to Dr Reddy's Omeprazole
Click here to view the notification
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.
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