Olex (oh-LEKS, omeprazole magnesium) is the first "PPI" stomach acid reducer to be available withOUT a prescription.

December 2014

Olex (oh-LEKS, omeprazole magnesium) is the first "PPI" stomach acid reducer to be available withOUT a prescription.

Health Canada approves an Rx med to go behind the counter or OTC when they consider its use safe without monitoring by a prescriber.

Think of Olex as similar to Rx omeprazole (Losec, etc). Both contain 20 mg of omeprazole and are dosed once daily.

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Table of Contents

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PPIs Olex (oh-LEKS, omeprazole magnesium) is the first "PPI" stomach acid reducer to be available withOUT a prescription.
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Asthma Alert the Pharmacist if You See Controller Asthma Rxs for "As Needed" Use
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Hepatitis C Keep Harvoni for Hepatitis C in its Original Container
Natural Health Products Ask Patients Getting Travelan About Food Allergies
Opioids Include an "Avoid Alcohol" Warning Label on Opioid Rxs
Steroids Listen for Patients on Steroids Complaining of Mood Changes
Infection Control Use Proper Glove Technique if You Come in Contact With Blood or Bodily Fluids
Counseling Invite Patients to Ask Questions About Their Medications
Contraceptives More women will use IUD contraceptives (Mirena, Jaydess, etc)