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Prilosec ® OTC (Over-the-Counter)

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Before You Use Prilosec OTC

Omeprazole - chemical name - Pronunciation - o-MEP-ra-zole
Prilosec - brand name

Ask A Doctor Before You Use Prilosec OTC If You Have:

  • Had hearburn 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 You Use Prilosec OTC If You Are Taking:

  • Warfarin (blood thinning medicine)
  • Prescription antifungal or anti-yeast medicines
  • Diazepam (anxiety medicine)
  • Digoxin (heart medicine)

Stop Use of Prilosec OTC 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 of Prilosec OTC

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