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Maxor TM
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Active ingredients: omeprazole
Brand name
(ARTG)
: MAXOR omeprazole 20mg capsule blister packConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
1. Symptomatic GORD-The relief of heartburn and other symptoms associated with gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD). 2. Treatment and prevention of relapse in erosive oesophagitis. 3. Treatment of duodenal and gastric ulcer. 4. Combination therapy for the treatment of peptic ulcer disease associated with Helicobacter pylori infection. 5. Treatment of gastric and duodenal ulcers and erosions associated with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. 6. Prevention of gastric and duodenal ulcers and erosions associated with nonsteoridal anti-inflammatory drugs in patients assessed as being at high risk of gastroduodenal ulcer or complications of gastroduodenal ulcer. 7. 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. 8. Treatment of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Capsule, enteric
- Oral
- Size 2 hard gelatin capsule with pale pink cap and white body, containing white to pink/beige spherical pellets, and printed 'G' and 'OE20' in black ink
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Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Moisture
- Shelf lifetime is 30 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 30 capsules pack
- 5 capsules pack
Is this medicine subsidised ?
(PBS)
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on May, 1 2025. 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 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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