Omeprazole
(Losec® , Omeprazole)
Available as tablets or capsules.
Gastro-Resistant Capsules, Gastro-Resistant Capsules
Available as soluble tablets?
Yes
Available as a liquid?
Yes
Available as something for placing under your tongue?
No
Available as something for placing on your gum?
No
Available as granules?
No
Available as a patch for putting on your skin?
No
Available as an injection?
Yes
Available as nasal/oral spray?
No
Safe or appropriate to crush
Licensed alternative formulations available and therefore crushing tablets or opening capsules is not recommended.
Additional information for Healthcare Professionals+
Generic name
Omeprazole
Usual formulation brand names
Losec®
Is tablet/capsule specially coated?
Yes
Modified release
No
Film coated
Yes - some tablets
Enteric coated
Yes - some
Sugar coated
No
Soluble tablet strength
-
Sublingual/buccal formulation strength
-
Granule strength
-
Transdermal patch strength
-
Injection strength
-
Nasal/oral spray Strength
-
Available as a licensed liquid or special?
Licensed
Are specials or imports available?
Licensed alternative available. Alternative strength on Specials Tariff
Liquid strengths
2mg/ml, 4mg/ml - licensed; 40mg/5ml - special
Is the liquid medicine sugar free?
Yes
Licensed for administration via enteral tube
Yes
Advice on administration via enteral tube
Oral liquid is licensed. 1. Flush the enteral tube with 5mL of water 2. Administer the required dose of Omeprazole Oral Suspension with a suitable measuring device. 3. Flush the enteral tube with 5mL of water This product is compatible for use with Polyurethane and PVC nasogastric (NG) and percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tubes of size 6 Fr to 16 Fr. For the smallest diameter tubes (6 Fr) a smaller flush volume of 2ml may be used to support the use in very young children where fluid intake restriction may be of relevance.
Notes
Tablets and Capsules contain enteric coated pellets that should not be crushed or chewed.