Proven Strength for Heartburn Relief
Description
Prilosec OTC is strong enough to fight heartburn before it begins. It’s the only over-the-counter PPI (proton pump inhibitor) clinically proven to block heartburn for 24 hours.
And that means with 1 pill a day for 14 days, you get the relief you need from the pain of frequent heartburn.
Uses
Used as acid reducer.
Warnings
Allergy alert: Do not use if you are allergic to omeprazole
Do not use if you have trouble or pain swallowing food, vomiting with blood, or bloody or black stools.
These may be signs of a serious condition. See your doctor.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- had heartburn over 3 months. This may be a sign of a more serious condition.
- heartburn with lightheadedness, sweating or dizziness
- chest pain or shoulder pain with shortness of breath; sweating; pain spreading to arms, neck or shoulders; or lightheadedness
- frequent chest pain
- frequent wheezing, particularly with heartburn
- unexplained weight loss
- nausea or vomiting
- stomach pain
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking
- warfarin (blood-thinning medicine)
- prescription antifungal or anti-yeast medicines
- diazepam (anxiety medicine)
- digoxin (heart medicine)
- tacrolimus (immune system medicine)
- atazanavir (medicine for HIV infection)
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- your heartburn continues or worsens
- you need to take this product for more than 14 days
- you need to take more than 1 course of treatment every 4 months
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Ingredients
Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Omeprazole magnesium delayed-release tablet 20.6 mg
(equivalent to 20 mg omeprazole)
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