Omeprazole: New look, same medicine
The capsule colour and packaging for omeprazole are changing. They are still made by the same company and the formulation remains the same.
1 August 2021: New look Omeprazole Actavis
Teva Pharma (New Zealand) Ltd has advised that the capsules and bottles for Omeprazole Actavis 10 mg and 20 mg are changing. Omeprazole Actavis 40 mg capsules remain the same, but the bottles will have a new look.
This page has been developed from information supplied by Teva.
The formulation remains the same. It's still made by the same company. The new look also retains a colour and size difference between the 10 mg and 20 mg presentations, for easy identification.
New look omeprazole will start from 1 August 2021, when Omeprazole Actavis goes sole supply status.
Omeprazole Actavis 10
The current capsule is:
- opaque white
- size 3
- printed with "OM" and "10" in black ink
The new capsule is:
- opaque yellow
- size 3
- not printed
Omeprazole Actavis 20
The current capsule is:
- opaque white
- size 2
- printed with "OM" and "20" in black ink
The new capsule is:
- opaque white
- size 2
- not printed
Who to contact
If you have questions about this change, we suggest you talk to Teva first:
- 0800 800 097
- tevapharm.co.nz(external link)
If Teva cannot resolve your question, email enquiry@pharmac.govt.nz