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Prilosec ® OTC (Over-the-Counter)

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Directions For Prilosec OTC

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

Omeprazole magnesium delayed release tablet 20.6mg (equivalent to 20mg omeprazole) acid reducer. 14 day course of treatment:

  • Swallow 1 table with a glass of water before eating in the morning
  • Take every day for 14 days
  • Do not take more than 1 table 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

It is important not to chew or crush Prilosec OTC tablets, or crush Prilosec OTC tablets in food. This decreases how well Prilosec OTC works.

You may repeat a 14 day course of Prilosec OTC therapy every 4 months.

Do not take for more than 14 days or more often than every 4 months unless directed by a doctor.

How to Store Prilosec OTC

Store at 20 - 25 degrees C (68 - 77 degrees F), keep out of high heat and humidity, protect from moisture.

Keep Out of Reach of Children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a poison control center right away.

For questions for comments about Prilosec OTC: Call 1-800-289-9181


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