Sandoz is a pharmaceutical brand that offers a wide range of medications, each with its own specific uses depending on the active ingredient in the tablet. Below are several examples of common Sandoz tablets and their indications:
- Pantoprazole Sandoz: Used to treat and help heal duodenal and gastric ulcers, manage reflux oesophagitis (GERD), prevent the recurrence of reflux oesophagitis, and treat Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, where excessive stomach acid is produced[1].
- Calcium Sandoz: Indicated for individuals with calcium deficiency, osteoporosis (especially in the elderly and postmenopausal women), rickets, osteomalacia, and as supportive treatment for allergy symptoms[2].
- Sandoz Solifenacin: Used in adults to treat overactive bladder symptoms, including urinary frequency, urinary urgency, and urge urinary incontinence by relaxing the bladder muscles[3].
- Posaconazole Sandoz: Prescribed for treatment of certain fungal infections such as invasive aspergillosis, fusariosis, chromoblastomycosis, mycetoma, and coccidioidomycosis, especially in patients who are refractory to or intolerant of usual antifungals[4].
- Sildenafil Sandoz: Used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence) in men, helping to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for sexual activity[5].
- Azithromycin Sandoz: Indicated for adults with infections of mild to moderate severity, including lower and upper respiratory tract infections (bronchitis, pneumonia, sinusitis, pharyngitis) caused by susceptible organisms[6].
- Diclofenac Sandoz (gel form): Indicated for symptomatic treatment of tendonitis, postoperative and post-traumatic oedema, and painful osteoarthritis of the fingers and knees[7].
- Aripiprazole Sandoz: Used to treat symptoms of schizophrenia and may also be given for the treatment of acute manic episodes[8].
References
- [1] Pantoprazole Sandoz Tablets – Medicine – NPS MedicineWise
- [2] What Are the Effects of Calcium Sandoz 500mg? – Vinmec
- [3] Consumer Information for: SANDOZ SOLIFENACIN
- [4] Posaconazole Sandoz 100 mg gastro-resistant tablets – (emc)
- [5] Sildenafil Sandoz – NPS MedicineWise
- [6] Azithromycin (Sandoz) – Healthdirect
- [7] Sandoz – Mon Pharmacien Conseil
- [8] ARIPIPRAZOLE SANDOZ® – Medsafe
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