POLYMORPHS OF S-OMEPRAZOLE

摘要

This invention relates to polymorphic forms of the S-enantiomer of omeprazole which is S-5-methoxy-2-[[(4-methoxy-3,5-dimethyl-2-pyridinyl)-methyl]sulfinyl]-1Hbenzimidazole. The invention also relates to processes for preparing the polymorphic forms. More particularly, it relates to the preparation of two polymorphic forms of Someprazole, referred to as 'Form I' and 'Form 1' and pharmaceutical compositions that include the 'Form I' and 'Form II'.