Prilosec OTC Acid Reducer, Delayed-Release Tablets 42 ea Indications
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- treats frequent heartburn (occurs 2 or more days a week)
- not intended for immediate relief of heartburn; this drug may take 1 to 4 days for full effect
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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
- bloody or black stools
- these may be signs of a serious condition. See your doctor
Ask your 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. |
Dist by Procter and Gamble |
Active Ingredients: (in each tablet): Omeprazole Magnesium Delayed-Release Tablet 20.6 Mg (equiv. to 20mg omeprazole - acid reducer)
Inactive Ingredients: Glyceral Monostearate, Hydroxypropylcellulose, Hypromellose, Iron Oxide, Magnesium Stearate, Methacrylic Acid Copolymer, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Paraffin, Polyethylene Glycol 6000, Polysorbate 80, Polyvinylpyrrolidone, Sodium Stearyl Fumarate, Starch, Sucrose, Talc, Titanium Dioxide, Triethyl Citrate |
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- 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, although 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 chew or crush the tablets
- do not crush tablets in food
- do not use for more than 14 days unless directed by your doctor
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 doctor
children under 18 years of age: ask a doctor
Read the directions, warnings and package insert before use. Keep the carton and package insert. They contain important information. Store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F) Keep product out of high heat and humidity Protect product from moisture |
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