Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3266542 | Digestive and Liver Disease | 2006 | 6 Pages |
BackgroundGeneric omeprazole contains the same active ingredient as original omeprazole and require verification of the bioequivalence with original omeprazole. However, very few clinical studies have been reported.AimsA prospective, randomised, open-label, crossover study to compare acid-suppressive effect of generic omeprazole with that of original omeprazole.SubjectsSeven healthy Helicobacter pylori-negative subjects of CYP2C19 extensive metaboliser.MethodsIntragastric pH was measured for 24 h without medications (placebo) and on day 7 of repeated administration of 10 mg once daily after breakfast of original omeprazole, Omeprazon, or three brands of generic omeprazole, Omeprazole-Towa, Ovulanze or Omerap.ResultsMedian values of intragastric pH and percentages of time with pH > 4 for 24 h were significantly higher with administration of any omeprazole formulation compared with placebo (P < 0.05, Wilcoxon signed-rank test). Whereas, during the night-time period (20:00–08:00 h), percentages of time with pH > 4 with Omeprazole-Towa and Omerap were not significantly higher than placebo. Compared with Omeprazon, these two parameters for 24 h showed significantly greater inter-subject variations with Omeprazole-Towa (P < 0.05 and P < 0.01, F-test) and Ovulanze (P < 0.05).ConclusionsAcid-suppressive effects of some brands of generic omeprazole are not the same as original omeprazole. These differences might be reflected in clinical outcomes.