Prilosec OTC Omeprazole 20mg Delayed-Release Acid Reducer for Frequent Heartburn Tablets
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Highlights
- BLOCKS HEARTBURN BEFORE IT STARTS. Starts working on Day 1* to prevent excess acid production, tackling the root cause of your heartburn instead of just masking the symptoms
- SIMPLE, EFFECTIVE HEARTBURN RELIEF. Just 1 pill each morning is all it takes for 24 hour relief. No more juggling multiple doses or treatments
- ZERO HEARTBURN* FOR 24 HOURS WITH 1 PILL A DAY. Each pill contains active ingredient omeprazole 20mg, an acid reducer that provides long-lasting, heartburn relief*
- ALL-DAY & ALL-NIGHT HEARTBURN PROTECTION so you can live life heartburn-free*, unlike Antacids which only last 1 - 3 hours**. **Use all heartburn medications as directed.
- #1 DOCTOR & GASTROENTEROLOGIST RECOMMENDED frequent heartburn medicine for over 15 years. IQVIA ProVoice Survey, 2005 - 2022.
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*Zero heartburn is possible with Prilosec OTC. Not for immediate relief. Take one pill a day & use as directed for 14 days to treat frequent heartburn. May take 1 to 4 days for full effect.
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Directions • for adults 18 years of age and older • this product is to be used once a day (every 24 hours), every day for 14 days • it may take 1 to 4 days for full effect; some people get complete relief of symptoms within 24 hours 14-Day Course of Treatment • swallow 1 tablet with a glass of water before eating in the morning • take every day for 14 days • do not take more than 1 tablet a day • do not use for more than 14 days unless directed by your doctor • swallow whole. Do not chew or crush tablets. Repeated 14-Day Courses (if needed) • you may repeat a 14-day course every 4 months • do not take for more than 14 days or more often than every 4 months unless directed by a doctor • children under 18 years of age: ask a doctor. Heartburn in children may sometimes be caused by a serious condition.Other information
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Q: For the people who can't swallow the pill, can we put the pill in water so it will dissolve.
A: We recommend following the directions on the label, and to swallow Prilosec OTC whole.
submitted byPrilosecOTC - 1 month agoBrand expert
Q: can this be cut in half?
A: No, breaking, cutting, or crushing a tablet will damage or destroy the pellets.
submitted byPrilosecOTC - 1 month agoBrand expert
Q: Does Prilosec help with cough related to GERD
A: You should check with your doctor first. Prilosec OTC is intended to treat frequent heartburn (heartburn arising 2 or more days a week), and should not be taken more than once a day or for more than 14 days in a row, unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
submitted byPrilosecOTC - 5 months agoBrand expert
Q: Can this be crushed and put through a g tube.
A: No, please do not crush them and use as directed.
submitted byPrilosecOTC - 6 months agoBrand expert
Q: What are the side affects when taking Prilocec?
A: Doctors have prescribed Prilosec for years to treat acid-related conditions in millions of people safely. Prilosec OTC is now available over-the-counter to treat frequent heartburn. Of the side effects reported with the use of Prilosec OTC, the most common are headache and diarrhea.
submitted byPrilosecOTC - 7 months agoBrand expert