Inhibitron
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
First?-Omeprazole;PriLOSEC OTC? [OTC];PriLOSEC?
Brand Names: Canada:
Apo-Omeprazole?;Losec?;Mylan-Omeprazole;PMS-Omeprazole;PMS-Omeprazole DR;ratio-Omeprazole;Sandoz-Omeprazole
Uses
- It is used to stop or treat GI (gastrointestinal) ulcers caused by infection.
- It is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease.
- It is used to treat heartburn.
- It is used to treat syndromes caused by lots of stomach acid.
- It is used to stop or treat ulcers of the swallowing tube (esophagus).
- Omeprazole helps avoid harm to the GI (gastrointestinal) tract caused by stomach acid or infection.
Dosing
How to take
- All products:
- Take 1 hour before the first meal of the day.
- Tablet (Prilosec OTCT):
- Swallow tablet whole. Do not chew, break, or crush.
- Do not use for more than 14 days. Talk with your doctor.
- Capsule:
- Swallow capsule whole. Do not chew, break, or crush.
- You may sprinkle contents of capsule on applesauce. Do not chew.
- For patients who have feeding tubes, open the capsule and mix with 3 tablespoons (45 mL) of apple juice. Give in the feeding tube. Flush the feeding tube before and after this drug is given.
- Packets:
- Mix the 2.5 mg packet contents with 1 teaspoon (5 mL) of water or the 10 mg packet contents with 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of water. Let sit for 2 to 3 minutes, stir, and drink. Rinse cup with more water and drink.
- Those who have feeding tubes may also use the liquid. Flush the feeding tube before and after this drug is given.
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