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Brand name: Esomeprazole (Sandoz) TM
Active ingredients: esomeprazole
What it is used for
It is indicated for:,Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD): treatment of erosive reflux oesophagitis, long-term management of patients with healed oesophagitis to prevent relapse and symptomatic treatment of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD).,Patients requiring NSAID therapy: short-term treatment of upper gastrointestinal symptoms associated with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug NSAID (non-selective and COX-2 selective) therapy, healing of gastric ulcers associated with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug NSAID (non-selective and COX-2 selective) therapy and prevention of gastric and duodenal ulcers associated with non-steroidal anti inflammatory drug NSAID (non-selective and COX-2 selective) therapy in patients at risk.,Prevention of rebleeding of gastric or duodenal ulcers following treatment with IV Esomeprazole solution by intravenous infusion (intravenous dosage form can be available from other brands).,Pathological hypersecretory conditions including Zollinger-Ellison syndrome and idiopathic hypersecretion, in combination with appropriate antibiotics for: healing of duodenal ulcer associated with Helicobacter pylori and eradication of Helicobacter pylori in patients with active or healed peptic ulcer.
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 24 Months.
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.
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Visual appearance
elliptically shaped, biconvex, light pink enteric coated tablets
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
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 esomeprazole
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
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You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
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