Generic Omeprazole

Generic Omeprazole

Omeprazole generic is a generic version of omeprazole drug which is used to stop the production of excessive stomach acid produced by the stomach. It is also used in the treatment of conditions such as ulcers, heartburn and other conditions caused by the stomach acid. It was approved by FDA in 1989. The recommended doses for adults are 20 mg to 40 mg. It does not provide immediate relief but it may take few days to few weeks to fully solve the problem related to excessive stomach acid production.

Uses

This drug is also known popularly by the name ‘Prilosec’. It is used for treating heartburn, indigestion, stomach ulcers, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome and other diseases caused by excessive release of acid by the stomach.

Precautions

1. Stay away from its all types including the omeprazole generic if you are allergic to any compound used in it.

2. Not to use it if you have liver problem, or going to have any operation soon.

3. Stay away from it if you have AIDS, breastfeeding your baby or if you have weak bones.

What is Generic drug and how it is different from the branded

Omeprazole generic is the drug compatible to the brand omeprazole drug. By this we mean it has the same strength, doses, performance and effect like the brand drug. Generic one is not associated with a particular company but it can be manufactured by many companies who have the license to produce omeprazole generic. The ‘Food and Drug Administration’ of America also known as FDA approves generic version of this drug to be sold in the United States of America.

Price of Omeprazole Generic

Since the generic drugs are manufactured by many pharmaceutical companies therefore the price of generic drugs by much less than that of branded drugs. This same reason applies to the omeprazole generic too and its price is up to 70% less than branded one.

With the introduction to Generic drugs now they are not protected by patents so many pharmaceutical companies are producing them under the license. The competition among these companies has increased greatly and it has resulted in the reduction of the prices of generic drugs. For example the United States imports millions of dollars of these generic drugs from India which is the largest manufacturer of Generic Drugs in the whole world.

Consider this case Omeprazole branded drug from pharmaceutical company Equate sells 42 tablets of Omeprazole 20 mg at $16.99 but Generic omeprazole from online store www.purplesale.com sells 200 omeprazole generic at just $40 only. This means you get it from equate at 38 cents per tablet and you get omeprazole generic from purplesale at just 20 cents per tablet. This is about 45% less in price and both works the same.

How to store

Since the price of omeprazole generic is very small therefore many people take the whole one year supply from dealers at cheap rates and use them throughout the year. People usually order 300 to 400 quantities of it in a year just once and get more discounts with it. Here it becomes necessary to know how to store omeprazole generic so that they remain in good condition all the year round. Some points below clearly explain this.

1. Keep them is a cool dry place away from direct sunlight. The temperature of the storage place should be below 30 degree Celsius.

2. Keep them away from your children reach.

3. Before talking do not forget to check the expiry date of the drug.

4. Expired omeprazole generic should be disposed immediately. Do not flush them in your toilet or through then in the dustbin as they will pollute the environment. It is best that you submit these expired drugs to the pharmacist shop at the earliest and let them dispose them for you.

Strengths

It is available in the strength of 20 mg and 40 mg. 20 mg version comes under the ‘Over the counter drug’ category. Therefore the 20 mg version is also know as OTC version and FDA approves the buying and selling of this version without a doctor’s prescription.