Esomeprazole (Generic Health)™

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Esomeprazole enteric-coated tablet indicated for:,1] Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD),- Treatment of erosive reflux oesophagitis,- Long-term management of patients with healed oesophagitis to prevent relapse,- Symptomatic treatment of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD),2] 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,- 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.,3] Prevention of rebleeding of gastric or duodenal ulcers following treatment with esomeprazole solution administered by intravenous infusion.,4] Pathological hypersecretory conditions including Zollinger-Ellison syndrome and idiopathic hypersecretion,In combination with appropriate antibiotics for:,- Healing of duodenal ulcer associated with Helicobacter pylori,- Eradication of Helicobacter pylori in patients with active or healed peptic ulcer

Source: ARTG

• Shelf lifetime is 24 Months
• Store below 25 degrees Celsius
• Keep Container Tightly Closed/Airtight

Source: ARTG

Non-composite pack

This medicine contains one component only.

Component

• Tablet, enteric coated
• Oral
• Light pink coloured, oblong, biconvex, coated tablets debossed with '20' on one side and 'CE' on the other.

Source: ARTG

These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4: Prescription Only Medicine.?What is the medicines and poisons schedule?

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• 75 CC HDPE with 38 mm neck (with induction sealing liner) containing molecular sieve desiccant canister) of 30's
• HDPE bottle pack (120CC HDPE bottle with 38 mm neck (with induction sealing liner) containing molecular sieve desiccant canister.) of 56's

Source: ARTG

This medicine is not listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). Talk to your pharmacist about how much it will cost.

Source: PBS

For the active ingredient: esomeprazole

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.

Source: AHT

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.

Source: AHT

If you experience a side effect from this medicine, tell your doctor or pharmacist. Or report it directly to the TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration).

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Source: ARTG

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