ATC codes:
A02BC01
EMLc
Indication
Peptic ulcer, site unspecified
ICD11 code:
DA61
INN
Omeprazole
Medicine type
Chemical agent
List type
Core
(EML)
(EMLc)
(EMLc)
Formulations
Oral > Liquid:
1 mg per mL powder for oral liquid ;
4 mg per mL powder for oral liquid
Oral > Solid > dosage form: 10 mg ; 20 mg ; 40 mg
Oral > Solid > dosage form: 10 mg ; 20 mg ; 40 mg
EML status history
Sex
All
Age
Also recommended for children
Therapeutic alternatives
Medicines within the same pharmacological class can be used
Therapeutic alternatives limitations
Therapeutic alternatives are medicines in the 4th level ATC chemical subgroup A02BC Proton pump inhibitors (excluding combinations)
Therapeutic alternatives limitations for EMLc
Therapeutic alternatives are medicines in the 4th level ATC chemical subgroup A02BC Proton pump inhibitors (excluding combinations)
Patent information
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Summary of evidence and Expert Committee recommendations
Following the review of the age-appropriateness of formulations on the EMLc, the Expert Committee recommended:
- the deletion of omeprazole powder for oral liquid 20 mg and 40 mg sachets;
- the addition of omeprazole powder for oral liquid 1 mg/mL and 4 mg/mL.