Omeprazole

Overview

Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), peptic ulcers, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. SNF manufactures omeprazole in both standard and enteric-coated grades.

Chemical Properties

Property	Value
CAS Number	73590-58-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₇H₁₉N₃O₃S
Molecular Weight	345.42 g/mol
Appearance	White to off-white powder

Applications

• Enteric-coated capsules and tablets
• Oral suspensions
• IV formulations for hospital use
• Combination with antibiotics for H. pylori eradication