OME10 Pill — BROWN;BROWN CAPSULE, 15mm — Omeprazole
| Imprint | OME10 |
|---|---|
| Colour | BROWN;BROWN |
| Shape | CAPSULE |
| Size | 15 |
| Strength | OMEPRAZOLE 10 mg |
| Dosage form | Capsule, Delayed Release |
| Manufacturer | Sandoz Inc |
| NDC | 0781-2859 |
| Schedule | — |
| Availability | Prescription only |
| Ingredients | OMEPRAZOLE[OMEPRAZOLE] |
What does this imprint mean?
The imprint "OME10" is a code stamped or printed on the tablet or capsule by the manufacturer, used to identify the drug, its strength and the maker.
Active ingredient
Omeprazole
Uses and warnings
Key safety concerns include: - Gastric Malignancy: "Symptomatic response does not preclude the presence of gastric malignancy" - Acute Tubulointerstitial Nephritis: Possible kidney inflammation requiring discontinuation - C. difficile Diarrhea: "Associated with increased risk" in hospitalized patients - Bone Fractures: Long-term, high-dose therapy linked to osteoporosis-related fractures - Severe Skin Reactions: Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis reported - Lupus: Both cutaneous and systemic lupus erythematosus cases documented - Clopidogrel Interaction: "Avoid concomitant use"; reduces antiplatelet effectiveness - Vitamin B-12 Deficiency: Prolonged use may impair cyanocobalamin absorption - Hypomagnesemia: Serious cases including arrhythmias and seizures reported - Fundic Gland Polyps: Risk increases with long-term use beyond one year
Omeprazole is indicated for: - "Treatment of active duodenal ulcer in adults" - "Eradication of Helicobacter pylori to reduce the risk of duodenal ulcer recurrence" - "Treatment of active benign gastric ulcer in adults" - Treatment of symptomatic GERD in patients 1 year and older - "Treatment of erosive esophagitis (EE) due to acid-mediated GERD" in patients 1 month and older - Maintenance of EE healing in patients 1 year and older - "Long-term treatment of pathological hypersecretory conditions" such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
How to identify this pill
- • Check the imprint matches exactly: "OME10".
- • Confirm the colour (BROWN;BROWN) and shape (CAPSULE).
- • Compare the size (15) against a ruler if possible.
- • When in doubt, confirm with a pharmacist before taking any medication.
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Official references
Source: FDA Structured Product Label via NLM Pillbox archive (retired 2021); source file 3923a0ff-8000-48fa-a972-a64e243a7723.xml