Prostacom

Prostacom may be available in the countries listed below.

Ingredient matches for Prostacom

Finasteride

Finasteride is reported as an ingredient of Prostacom in the following countries:

• Indonesia

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Amiodar

Amiodar may be available in the countries listed below.

Ingredient matches for Amiodar

Amiodarone

Amiodarone hydrochloride (a derivative of Amiodarone) is reported as an ingredient of Amiodar in the following countries:

• Italy


• Myanmar


• Sri Lanka


• Switzerland

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Tryptanol

Tryptanol may be available in the countries listed below.

Ingredient matches for Tryptanol

Amitriptyline

Amitriptyline hydrochloride (a derivative of Amitriptyline) is reported as an ingredient of Tryptanol in the following countries:

• Argentina


• Brazil


• Japan


• Mexico


• South Africa


• Taiwan


• Venezuela

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Duratuss AC 12 Suspension

Pronunciation: FEN-il-EF-rin/DYE-fen-HYE-dra-meen/DEX-troe-meth-OR-fan
Generic Name: Phenylephrine/Diphenhydramine/Dextromethorphan
Brand Name: Duratuss AC 12

Duratuss AC 12 Suspension is used for:

Relieving symptoms of sinus congestion, runny nose, sneezing, and cough due to colds, upper respiratory infections, and allergies. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Duratuss AC 12 Suspension is a decongestant, antihistamine, and cough suppressant combination. It works by constricting blood vessels and reducing swelling in the nasal passages. The antihistamine works by blocking the action of histamine, which helps reduce symptoms such as watery eyes and sneezing. The cough suppressant works in the brain to help decrease the cough reflex to reduce a dry cough.

Do NOT use Duratuss AC 12 Suspension if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Duratuss AC 12 Suspension


• you have severe high blood pressure, severe heart blood vessel disease, rapid heartbeat, severe heart problems, stomach ulcer, or narrow-angle glaucoma


• you are unable to urinate or are having an asthma attack


• you take sodium oxybate (GHB) or you have taken furazolidone or a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (eg, phenelzine) within the last 14 days

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Duratuss AC 12 Suspension:

Some medical conditions may interact with Duratuss AC 12 Suspension. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding


• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement


• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances


• if you have a fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat


• if you have a history of adrenal gland problems (eg, adrenal gland tumor); heart problems; high blood pressure; diabetes; heart blood vessel problems; stroke; glaucoma; a blockage of your stomach, bladder, or intestines; ulcers; trouble urinating; an enlarged prostate or other prostate problems; seizures; mental or mood problems (eg, depression); or an overactive thyroid


• if you have a history of asthma, chronic cough, lung problems (eg, chronic bronchitis, emphysema), or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or if your cough occurs with large amounts of mucus


• if you are in poor health or are very overweight

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Duratuss AC 12 Suspension. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Digoxin or droxidopa because the risk of irregular heartbeat or heart attack may be increased


• Beta-blockers (eg, propranolol), catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) inhibitors (eg, tolcapone), furazolidone, indomethacin, MAOIs (eg, phenelzine), sodium oxybate (GHB), or tricyclic antidepressants (eg, amitriptyline) because they may increase the risk of Duratuss AC 12 Suspension's side effects


• Bromocriptine or hydantoins (eg, phenytoin) because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Duratuss AC 12 Suspension


• Guanadrel, guanethidine, mecamylamine, methyldopa, or reserpine because their effectiveness may be decreased by Duratuss AC 12 Suspension

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Duratuss AC 12 Suspension may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Duratuss AC 12 Suspension:

Use Duratuss AC 12 Suspension as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Take Duratuss AC 12 Suspension by mouth with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation.


• Shake well before each use.


• Use a measuring device marked for medicine dosing. Ask your pharmacist for help if you are unsure of how to measure your dose.


• Drink plenty of water while taking Duratuss AC 12 Suspension.


• If you miss a dose of Duratuss AC 12 Suspension, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Duratuss AC 12 Suspension.

Important safety information:

• Duratuss AC 12 Suspension may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or blurred vision. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Duratuss AC 12 Suspension with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.


• Do not drink alcohol or use medicines that may cause drowsiness (eg, sleep aids, muscle relaxers) while you are using Duratuss AC 12 Suspension; it may add to their effects. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines may cause drowsiness.


• Some of these products contain phenylalanine. If you must have a diet that is low in phenylalanine, ask your pharmacist if it is in your product.


• Duratuss AC 12 Suspension has phenylephrine, diphenhydramine, and dextromethorphan in it. Before you start any new medicine, check the label to see if it has phenylephrine, diphenhydramine, or dextromethorphan in it too. If it does or if you are not sure, check with your doctor or pharmacist.


• Do not use Duratuss AC 12 Suspension for a cough with a lot of mucus. Do not use it for a long-term cough (eg, caused by asthma, emphysema, smoking). However, you may use it for these conditions if your doctor tells you to.


• Do NOT take more than the recommended dose or use for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor.


• If your symptoms do not get better within 5 to 7 days or if they get worse, check with your doctor.


• Duratuss AC 12 Suspension may cause you to become sunburned more easily. Avoid the sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths until you know how you react to Duratuss AC 12 Suspension. Use a sunscreen or wear protective clothing if you must be outside for more than a short time.


• Duratuss AC 12 Suspension may interfere with skin allergy tests. If you are scheduled for a skin test, talk to your doctor. You may need to stop taking Duratuss AC 12 Suspension for a few days before the tests.


• Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Duratuss AC 12 Suspension before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.


• Use Duratuss AC 12 Suspension with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially dizziness or drowsiness.


• Duratuss AC 12 Suspension should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 2 years old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.


• Caution is advised when using Duratuss AC 12 Suspension in CHILDREN; they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially excitability.


• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Duratuss AC 12 Suspension while you are pregnant. It is not known if Duratuss AC 12 Suspension is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Duratuss AC 12 Suspension.

Possible side effects of Duratuss AC 12 Suspension:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Blurred vision; constipation; diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth, nose, or throat; excitability; headache; increased sweating; loss of appetite; nausea; nervousness or anxiety; trouble sleeping; upset stomach; vomiting; weakness.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); difficulty urinating or inability to urinate; fast or irregular heartbeat; fever, chills, or sore throat; flushing or redness of the face; hallucinations; mental or mood changes; numbness or tingling; seizures; severe dizziness, drowsiness, lightheadedness, or headache; severe dryness of mouth, nose, and throat; shortness of breath; tremor; trouble sleeping; unusual bruising or bleeding; vision changes; wheezing.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.

See also: Duratuss AC2 side effects (in more detail)

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include blurred vision; confusion; hallucinations; muscle spasms; seizures; severe dizziness, lightheadedness, or headache; severe drowsiness; unusual eye movements; unusually fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; vomiting.

Proper storage of Duratuss AC 12 Suspension:

Store Duratuss AC 12 Suspension at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Do not freeze. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Duratuss AC 12 Suspension out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Duratuss AC 12 Suspension, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.


• Duratuss AC 12 Suspension is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.


• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.


• Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Duratuss AC 12 Suspension. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

Issue Date: February 1, 2012

Database Edition 12.1.1.002

Copyright © 2012 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.

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USAN	United States Adopted Name

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Torasemide Sodium may be available in the countries listed below.

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Topisept

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In the US, Pentoxifylline (pentoxifylline systemic) is a member of the drug class miscellaneous coagulation modifiers and is used to treat Intermittent Claudication.

US matches:

• Pentoxifylline

Scheme

Rec.INN

ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)

C04AD03

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0006493-05-6

Chemical Formula

C13-H18-N4-O3

Molecular Weight

278

Therapeutic Category

Vasodilator, peripheric

Chemical Name

1H-Purine-2,6-dione, 3,7-dihydro-3,7-dimethyl-1-(5-oxohexyl)-

Foreign Names

• Pentoxifyllinum (Latin)
• Pentoxifyllin (German)
• Pentoxifylline (French)
• Pentoxifilina (Spanish)

Generic Names

• Oxpentifylline (OS: BAN)
• Pentoxifillina (OS: DCIT)
• Pentoxifylline (OS: BAN, JAN, DCF, USAN)
• BL 191 (IS: AlbertRoussel)
• PTX (IS: Sigma)
• Pentoxifyllin (PH: Ph. Eur. 6)
• Pentoxifylline (PH: BP 2010, JP VIII, USP 32, Ph. Eur. 6)
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Brand Names

• Agapurin retard
  Zentiva, Bangladesh; Zentiva, Bulgaria; Zentiva, Czech Republic



• Agapurin
  Medphano, Germany; Roemmers, Venezuela; Zentiva, Bulgaria; Zentiva, Czech Republic; Zentiva, Georgia; Zentiva, Lithuania; Zentiva, Latvia; Zentiva, Poland; Zentiva, Romania; Zentiva, Russian Federation; Zentiva, Slovakia



• Angiopent
  Helcor, Romania



• Apo-Pentox
  Apotex, Poland



• Apo-Pentoxifilina
  Apotex, Peru



• Apo-Pentoxifylline
  Apotex, Canada; Apotex, Czech Republic; Apotex, Guyana; Apotex, Vietnam



• Artal
  Ayanda, Finland



• Chinotal
  Pannonpharma, Hungary



• Circulaid
  Saiph, Tunisia



• Claudicat
  Nycomed, Germany; Nycomed, Portugal



• Damaton
  Galenika, Serbia



• Dartelin
  Lek, Bosnia & Herzegowina; Lek, Poland; Lek, Slovenia



• Difusil
  Ivax, Peru



• Dospan-Pento
  Ivax, Argentina



• Duplat
  Degort's, Mexico



• Durapental
  Merck, Peru; Mylan dura, Germany



• Elorgan
  Sanofi-Aventis S.A., Spain



• Fixoten
  Cryopharma, Mexico



• Flexital
  Sun, Myanmar; Sun, Russian Federation



• Hemovas
  Robert, Spain



• Herden
  Remedica, Bahrain; Remedica, Jordan; Remedica, Sudan; Remedica, Yemen



• Kentadin
  Kendrick, Mexico



• Kinetal
  Unifarma, Latvia



• Lentrin
  Metiska, Indonesia



• Nelorpin
  Ferrer, Spain



• Oxifyl
  Square, Bangladesh



• Oxopurin
  Dexxon, Israel



• Pentamon
  Pliva, Croatia (Hrvatska)



• Pentilin Retard
  Krka, Poland



• Pentilin
  Krka, Bosnia & Herzegowina; Krka, Czech Republic; Krka, Estonia; Krka, Croatia (Hrvatska); Krka, Lithuania; Krka, Latvia; Krka, Poland; Krka, Serbia; Krka, Slovenia



• Pentoflux
  Bouchara, France



• Pentofyllin
  Sopharma, Georgia



• PentoHexal
  Hexal, Austria; Hexal, Germany; Hexal, Poland; Salutas Pharma, Serbia



• Pentoksifilin
  Hemofarm, Serbia



• Pentolab
  Lamsa, Argentina



• Pentomer retard
  Ratiopharm, Austria



• Pentomer
  Ratiopharm, Austria; Ratiopharm, Czech Republic



• Pento-Puren
  Actavis, Germany



• Pentox
  Abdi Ibrahim, Turkey; Farmasa, Brazil; Littman, Philippines



• Pentox-CT
  CT, Luxembourg; CT Arzneimittel, Germany



• Pentoxi Genericon retard
  Genericon, Austria



• Pentoxi Genericon
  Genericon, Austria



• Pentoxi Retard
  Terapia, Romania



• Pentoxicux
  TAD, Germany



• Pentoxifilin
  Arena, Romania; Terapia, Romania



• Pentoxifilina Alter
  Alter, Spain



• Pentoxifilina Belmac
  Belmac, Spain



• Pentoxifilina Davur
  Davur, Spain



• Pentoxifilina Generis
  Generis, Portugal



• Pentoxifilina Genfar
  Expofarma, Chile; Genfar, Colombia; Genfar, Ecuador; Genfar, Peru



• Pentoxifilina L.CH.
  Chile, Chile



• Pentoxifilina La Santé
  La Santé, Colombia



• Pentoxifilina MK
  MK, Colombia



• Pentoxifilina
  Biogen, Peru; Genéricos Venezolanos, Venezuela; Kope Trading, Peru; Medicalex, Colombia; Mintlab, Chile; OFA, Venezuela



• Pentoxifyllin AbZ
  AbZ, Germany



• Pentoxifyllin acis
  Acis, Germany



• Pentoxifyllin AL
  Aliud, Czech Republic; Aliud, Germany; Aliud, Hungary



• Pentoxifyllin Basics
  Basics, Germany



• Pentoxifyllin Sandoz
  Sandoz, Germany



• Pentoxifyllin Stada
  Stada, Germany



• Pentoxifyllin
  Actavis, Georgia; Borisov, Georgia; GAMA, Georgia



• Pentoxifyllin-B
  Teva, Hungary



• Pentoxifylline Biogaran
  Biogaran, France



• Pentoxifylline EG
  EG Labo, France



• Pentoxifylline Merck
  Mylan, France



• Pentoxifylline PCH
  Pharmachemie, Netherlands



• Pentoxifylline Qualimed
  Qualimed, France



• Pentoxifylline Ratiopharm
  Ratiopharm, France



• Pentoxifylline RPG
  RPG, France



• Pentoxifylline Sandoz
  Sandoz, France



• Pentoxifylline Teva
  Teva Santé, France



• Pentoxifylline
  Actavis, United States; Biovail, United States; Clonmel, United States; Impax, United States; Karib, Netherlands; Mylan, United States; Pliva, United States; Shreya, Russian Federation; Teva USA, United States; Torpharm, United States; Watson, United States



• Pentoxifylline-1A
  1A Pharma, Poland



• Pentoxifylline-Akri
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• Pentoxifylline-Teva
  Teva, Israel



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• Pexol
  Mepha, Peru



• Platof
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• Polfilin Retard
  polpharma, Vietnam



• Polfilin
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• Previscan
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• ratio-Pentoxifylline
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• Rentylin
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• Reotal
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  Alcon, Spain



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• Tarontal
  Bernofarm, Indonesia; Sanofi-aventis, Greece



• Tioxad
  Fahrenheit, Indonesia



• Tirentall
  GAMA, Georgia



• Torental
  Aventis, Luxembourg; Aventis, Tunisia; Sanofi-Aventis, Belgium; Sanofi-Aventis, France; Winthrop, Tunisia



• Trenat
  Interbat, Indonesia



• Trenlin
  CCM Pharma, Singapore



• Trental
  Aventis, Bulgaria; Aventis, Brazil; Aventis, Czech Republic; Aventis, India; Aventis, Iceland; Aventis, Sri Lanka; Aventis, Peru; Aventis, Slovenia; Aventis, South Africa; Hoechst, Oman; Jugoremedija, Serbia; Sanofi Aventis, Antigua & Barbuda; Sanofi Aventis, Netherlands Antilles; Sanofi Aventis, Aruba; Sanofi Aventis, Barbados; Sanofi Aventis, Bermuda; Sanofi Aventis, Bahamas; Sanofi Aventis, Guyana; Sanofi Aventis, Haiti; Sanofi Aventis, Jamaica; Sanofi Aventis, Cayman Islands; Sanofi Aventis, Saint Lucia; Sanofi Aventis, Trinidad & Tobago; Sanofi Aventis, Saint Vincent & The Grenadines; Sanofi-Aventis, Argentina; Sanofi-Aventis, Austria; Sanofi-Aventis, Australia; Sanofi-Aventis, Bangladesh; Sanofi-Aventis, Bulgaria; Sanofi-Aventis, Bulgaria; Sanofi-Aventis, Canada; Sanofi-Aventis, Switzerland; Sanofi-Aventis, Chile; Sanofi-Aventis, Colombia; Sanofi-Aventis, Costa Rica; Sanofi-Aventis, Germany; Sanofi-Aventis, Denmark; Sanofi-Aventis, Dominican Republic; Sanofi-Aventis, Ecuador; Sanofi-Aventis, Estonia; Sanofi-Aventis, Finland; Sanofi-Aventis, United Kingdom; Sanofi-Aventis, Georgia; Sanofi-Aventis, Guatemala; Sanofi-Aventis, Hong Kong; Sanofi-Aventis, Honduras; Sanofi-Aventis, Croatia (Hrvatska); Sanofi-Aventis, Hungary; Sanofi-Aventis, Indonesia; Sanofi-Aventis, Ireland; Sanofi-Aventis, Israel; Sanofi-Aventis, Italy; Sanofi-Aventis, Lithuania; Sanofi-Aventis, Latvia; Sanofi-Aventis, Malta; Sanofi-Aventis, Mexico; Sanofi-Aventis, Malaysia; Sanofi-Aventis, Nicaragua; Sanofi-Aventis, Netherlands; Sanofi-Aventis, Norway; Sanofi-Aventis, New Zealand; Sanofi-Aventis, Panama; Sanofi-Aventis, Poland; Sanofi-Aventis, Romania; Sanofi-Aventis, Russian Federation; Sanofi-Aventis, Singapore; Sanofi-Aventis, Slovakia; Sanofi-Aventis, El Salvador; Sanofi-Aventis, Thailand; Sanofi-Aventis, Turkey; Sanofi-Aventis, Taiwan; Sanofi-Aventis, United States; Sanofi-Aventis, Venezuela; Sanofi-Aventis - Produtos farmacêuticos, S.A., Portugal



• Trentilin
  Santa-Farma, Georgia; Santa-Farma, Turkey



• Trentox
  Ferron, Indonesia



• Trenxy
  Danpac Pharma, Indonesia



• Tri-Plen (Pentoxifylline and Felodipine)
  Sanofi-Aventis, South Africa



• Vantoxyl
  Bruluart, Mexico



• Vasonit retard
  Lannacher, Austria



• Vasonit
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• Xipen
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Glossary

BAN	British Approved Name
DCF	Dénomination Commune Française
DCIT	Denominazione Comune Italiana
IS	Inofficial Synonym
JAN	Japanese Accepted Name
OS	Official Synonym
PH	Pharmacopoeia Name
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Naproxen Lagap

Naproxen Lagap may be available in the countries listed below.

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Naproxen

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omeprazole

oh-MEP-ra-zole

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

• Prilosec


• Prilosec OTC

Available Dosage Forms:

• Tablet, Delayed Release


• Capsule, Delayed Release


• Packet

Pharmacologic Class: Proton Pump Inhibitor

Uses For omeprazole

Omeprazole is used to treat certain conditions where there is too much acid in the stomach. It is used to treat gastric and duodenal ulcers, erosive esophagitis, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). GERD is a condition where the acid in the stomach washes back up into the esophagus. Sometimes omeprazole is used in combination with antibiotics (e.g., amoxicillin, clarithromycin) to treat ulcers associated with infection caused by the H. pylori bacteria (germ).

Omeprazole is also used to treat Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, a condition where the stomach produces too much acid.

Omeprazole is also used to treat dyspepsia, a condition that causes sour stomach, belching, heart burn, or indigestion.

In addition, omeprazole is used to prevent upper gastrointestinal tract bleeding in seriously ill patients.

Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It works by decreasing the amount of acid produced by the stomach.

omeprazole is available both over-the-counter (OTC) and with your doctor's prescription.

Before Using omeprazole

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For omeprazole, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to omeprazole or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of omeprazole in children 1 to 16 years of age. Safety and efficacy have not been established in children younger than 1 year of age. .

Geriatric

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of omeprazole in the elderly.

Pregnancy

	Pregnancy Category	Explanation
All Trimesters	C	Animal studies have shown an adverse effect and there are no adequate studies in pregnant women OR no animal studies have been conducted and there are no adequate studies in pregnant women.

Breast Feeding

There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.

Interactions with Medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking omeprazole, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Using omeprazole with any of the following medicines is not recommended. Your doctor may decide not to treat you with this medication or change some of the other medicines you take.

• Rilpivirine

Using omeprazole with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.

• Atazanavir


• Bendamustine


• Citalopram


• Clopidogrel


• Clorazepate


• Dasatinib


• Delavirdine


• Erlotinib


• Indinavir


• Methotrexate


• Mycophenolate Mofetil


• Nelfinavir


• Nilotinib

Using omeprazole with any of the following medicines may cause an increased risk of certain side effects, but using both drugs may be the best treatment for you. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.

• Armodafinil


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• Fluconazole


• Ginkgo Biloba


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• St John's Wort


• Tipranavir


• Triazolam


• Voriconazole


• Warfarin

Interactions with Food/Tobacco/Alcohol

Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.

Other Medical Problems

The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of omeprazole. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

• Hypomagnesemia (low magnesium in the blood), history of or


• Osteoporosis (bone problem) or


• Seizures, history of—Use with caution. May make these conditions worse.

• Liver disease—Use with caution. The effects may be increased because of slower removal of the medicine from the body.

Proper Use of omeprazole

Take omeprazole only as directed by your doctor. Do not take more of it, do not take it more often, and do not take it for a longer time than your doctor ordered. If you are using omeprazole without a prescription, follow the instructions on the medicine label.

Take omeprazole capsules or delayed-release capsules before a meal, preferably in the morning. Omeprazole tablets may be taken with food or on an empty stomach. Take omeprazole powder for oral suspension on an empty stomach at least 1 hour before a meal. For patients receiving continuous feeding through a tube, feeding should be temporarily stopped about 3 hours before and 1 hour after administration of omeprazole powder for oral suspension.

It may take several days before omeprazole begins to relieve stomach pain. To help relieve this pain, antacids may be taken with omeprazole, unless your doctor has told you not to use them.

If you are taking omeprazole to treat an ulcer that is associated with an H. pylori infection, take it together with the antibiotics (e.g., amoxicillin, clarithromycin) at the same time of day.

Swallow the capsule and tablet forms of omeprazole whole. Do not open the capsule. Do not crush, break, or chew the capsule or the tablet.

If you cannot swallow the omeprazole delayed-release capsules, you may open it and sprinkle the pellets contained in the capsule on one tablespoon of applesauce. This mixture must be swallowed immediately with a glass of cool water. The applesauce should not be hot and should be soft enough to be swallowed without chewing. Do not chew or crush the pellets.

To use the powder for oral suspension:

• Empty packet of powder into a small cup containing 2 tablespoons of water.


• Do not use other liquids or foods.


• Stir well and drink immediately.


• Refill cup with water and drink.

To use the delayed-release oral suspension:

• Empty the contents of a 2.5 milligrams (mg) packet of powder into a container containing 5 mL of water.


• Empty the contents of a 10 mg packet of powder into a container containing 15 mL of water.


• Do not use other liquids or foods.


• Stir and leave it for 2 to 3 minutes to thicken.


• Stir well and drink within 30 minutes.


• If any medicine remains after drinking, add more water, stir, and drink immediately.

If you are using the delayed-release oral suspension with a nasogastric or gastric tube:

• Add 5 mL to a catheter tipped syringe and then add the contents of a 2.5 mg packet (or 15 mL of water for the 10 mg packet).


• Shake the syringe right away and leave it for 2 to 3 minutes to thicken.


• Shake the syringe and give the medicine through the nasogastric or gastric tube into the stomach with 30 minutes.


• Refill the syringe with an equal amount of water.


• Shake and flush any remaining contents from the nasogastric or gastric tube into the stomach.

Dosing

The dose of omeprazole will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of omeprazole. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

• For oral dosage forms (capsules, delayed-release capsules or suspension, or tablets):
  
  • To treat duodenal ulcers:
    
    • Adults—20 milligrams (mg) once a day before a meal. Your doctor may adjust your dose if needed.
    
    
    • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
    
    
  
  
  • To treat duodenal ulcers with H. pylori:
    
    • Adults—20 or 40 milligrams (mg) one or two times a day before a meal. The dose is usually taken together with clarithromycin or clarithromycin plus amoxicillin. Your doctor may adjust your dose if needed.
    
    
    • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
    
    
  
  
  • To treat erosive esophagitis:
    
    • Adults—20 milligrams (mg) once a day before a meal. Your doctor may adjust your dose if needed.
    
    
    • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
    
    
  
  
  • To treat gastric ulcers:
    
    • Adults—40 milligrams (mg) once a day before a meal. Your doctor may adjust your dose if needed.
    
    
    • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
    
    
  
  
  • To treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD):
    
    • Adults—20 milligrams (mg) once a day before a meal. Your doctor may tell you to take 40 mg a day for certain conditions. Also, your doctor may want you to take omeprazole for more than 8 weeks for certain conditions.
    
    
    • Children 1 year of age and older—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The dose is usually 5 to 20 mg once a day before a meal.
    
    
    • Children younger than 1 year of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
    
    
  
  
  • To treat Zollinger-Ellison syndrome:
    
    • Adults—60 milligrams (mg) once a day before a meal. Your doctor may adjust your dose if needed.
    
    
    • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
    
    
  
  

• For oral dosage forms (powder for suspension):
  
  • To prevent upper gastrointestinal tract bleeding in seriously ill patients:
    
    • Adults—The first day: 40 milligrams (mg) for the first dose; then after 6 to 8 hours, a second 40 mg dose. After the first day: 40 mg once a day for up to 14 days.
    
    
    • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
    
    
  
  
  • To treat duodenal ulcer:
    
    • Adults—20 milligrams (mg) once a day for 4 to 8 weeks.
    
    
    • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
    
    
  
  
  • To treat gastric ulcers:
    
    • Adults—40 milligrams (mg) once a day for 4 to 8 weeks.
    
    
    • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
    
    
  
  
  • To treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) for erosive esophagitis:
    
    • Adults—20 milligrams (mg) once a day for 4 to 8 weeks.
    
    
    • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
    
    
  
  

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of omeprazole, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use.

Precautions While Using omeprazole

It is important that your doctor check the progress of you or your child at regular visits. This will allow your doctor to see if the medicine is working properly and to decide if you should continue to take it. Blood tests may be needed to check for unwanted effects. If your or your child's condition does not improve, or if it becomes worse, check with your doctor.

Tell your doctor if you or your child have Asian relatives, such as Filipino, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, or Taiwanese. You may need a lower dose of omeprazole to treat erosive esophagitis.

omeprazole is sometimes given together with other medicines to treat ulcers. Be sure you understand about the risks and proper use of any other medicine your doctor gives you or your child together with omeprazole.

Omeprazole may cause a serious type of allergic reaction when used in patients with conditions treated with antibiotics. Call your doctor right away if you or your child have itching; trouble breathing or swallowing; or any swelling of your hands, face, or mouth while you or your child are using omeprazole.

Serious stomach conditions may occur while taking omeprazole with antibiotics. Stop using omeprazole and check with your doctor immediately if you or your child are having more than one of these symptoms: abdominal or stomach cramps, bloated feeling, watery and severe diarrhea which may also be bloody sometimes, fever, nausea or vomiting, unusual tiredness or weakness.

omeprazole may increase your risk of having fractures of the hip, wrist, and spine. This is more likely if you are 50 years of age and older, if you receive high doses of omeprazole, or use it for one year or more.

omeprazole may cause hypomagnesemia (low magnesium in the blood). This is more likely to occur if you are taking omeprazole for more than one year, or if you are taking omeprazole together with digoxin (Lanoxin®) or certain diuretics or "water pills". Stop using omeprazole and check with your doctor right away if you have convulsions (seizures); fast, racing, or uneven heartbeat; muscle spasms (tetany); tremors; or unusual tiredness or weakness.

Do not stop taking omeprazole without first checking with your doctor, or unless told to do so by your doctor.

Do not take other medicines unless they have been discussed with your doctor. This includes prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicines and herbal or vitamin supplements.

omeprazole Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

Rare

• Back, leg, or stomach pain


• bleeding or crusting sores on the lips


• blisters


• bloody or cloudy urine


• chills


• continuing ulcers or sores in the mouth


• difficult, burning, or painful urination


• fever


• frequent urge to urinate


• general feeling of discomfort or illness


• joint pain


• loss of appetite


• muscle aches or cramps


• pain


• red or irritated eyes


• redness, tenderness, itching, burning, or peeling of the skin


• skin rash or itching


• sore throat


• sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips, in the mouth, or on the genitals


• unusual bleeding or bruising


• unusual tiredness or weakness

Incidence not known

• Drowsiness


• fast, racing, or uneven heartbeat


• mood or mental changes


• muscle spasms (tetany) or twitching seizures


• nausea or vomiting


• trembling

Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:

Symptoms of overdose

• Blurred vision


• confusion


• dryness of the mouth


• flushing


• headache


• increased sweating

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

Less common

• Body aches or pain


• chest pain


• constipation


• cough


• diarrhea or loose stools


• difficulty with breathing


• dizziness


• ear congestion


• gas


• heartburn


• loss of voice


• muscle pain


• nasal congestion


• runny nose


• sneezing


• unusual drowsiness

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

See also: omeprazole side effects (in more detail)

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