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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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