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Brand name: Losec TM
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Active ingredients: omeprazole
What it is used for
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. Peptic Ulcers. 1. The treatment of duodenal and gastric ulcer. 2. Combination therapy for the treatment of peptic ulcer disease associated with Helicobacter pylori infections. 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 Helicobacter pylori negative, or in whom eradication is inappropriate, e.g. the elderly, or ineffective. Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome. The treatment of Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Oral. This medicine is taken by mouth.
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
A light-pink, oblong, biconvex, film-coated tablet with the Losec logo on one side and 10mG on the other.
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Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Is this medicine subsidised?
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on September 1, 2022. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Over 65?
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?
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.
Consumer Medicines Information (CMI)
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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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