- Reduces acid levels to treat frequent heartburn
- Not intended for immediate relief; 14 day treatment cycle
- May take up to 4 days to reach full effect
- Not to be used by those allergic to omeprazole
- Please read all label information on delivery
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Since the beginning, we’ve led the way in OTC frequent heartburn treatments. We were first on the market and have continued to provide relief to heartburn sufferers with our trusted formula. For nearly 5 years now, Prilosec OTC has been in the strongest class of one-pill-a-day heartburn medicine available over the counter. 
As the first over-the-counter proton pump inhibitor (PPI), Prilosec OTC is different from many other heartburn treatments and medications. Here’s a quick breakdown:
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Proven Strength for Heartburn Relief
Keep Heartburn from Coming Back while Taking Prilosec OTC
Prilosec OTC is strong enough to fight heartburn before it begins. It’s the only over-the-counter PPI (proton pump inhibitor) clinically proven to block heartburn for 24 hours.
And that means with 1 pill a day for 14 days, you get the relief you need from the pain of frequent heartburn.* And, while taking Prilosec OTC, heartburn won’t keep coming back.
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In a recent study, we tested the strength of Prilosec OTC against frequent heartburn. Take a look at the results:
| 78% | of consumers were heartburn free on the first night | ||
| 81% | of consumers had complete relief*/only mild symptoms on day one | ||
| 94% | of consumers were satisfied with how well Prilosec OTC worked | ||
See for yourself if Prilosec OTC is right for you.
*It’s possible with Prilosec OTC. Use as directed for 14 days for treating frequent heartburn
Why Prilosec OTC Is Different
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PPI (Proton Pump Inhibitor)
When you eat, millions of tiny pumps in your stomach produce acid to break down food — heartburn occurs when these excess acids reflux into your esophagus. Prilosec OTC works by directly blocking many of these pumps. Your stomach produces enough acid to digest food, but reduces excess acid — making it the most effective heartburn treatment choice and the #1 doctor recommended OTC acid reducer.† Prilosec OTC blocks heartburn for 24 hours with one pill a day.*
Antacids
Antacids neutralize the acid in your stomach. Unlike the proactive PPI, antacids are commonly taken after you eat or when pain begins. While no heartburn treatments cure the condition, antacids provide only temporary relief.
H2 Blockers
H2 Blockers relieve heartburn symptoms by reducing the acid production. They begin working within an hour and last for 12 hours. H2 Blockers are not as effective in treating severe heartburn as PPIs.
* It’s possible with Prilosec OTC. Use as directed for 14 days for treating frequent heartburn.
†Wolters Kluwer (Acid reducer category).
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Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Omeprazole magnesium delayed-release tablet 20.6 mg
(equivalent to 20 mg omeprazole)
Purpose
Acid reducer
Use
- 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
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, or bloody or black stools.
These may be signs of a serious condition. See your doctor.
Ask a 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.
Directions
- 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
- children under 18 years of age: ask a doctor
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 a doctor
Other information
- 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
Inactive ingredients glyceryl monostearate, hydroxypropyl cellulose, 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
Product Description
Omeprazole 20 mg. Two 14-day courses of treatment. Product of Sweden.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Lifesaver!,
By Scott Pointon "Former Marine, Librarian, Wood... (Crest Hill, IL United States) - See all my reviews (VINE VOICE) (REAL NAME)
This review is from: Prilosec OTC Acid Reducer, Delayed-Release Tablets, 28 Count (Health and Beauty)
As my acid reflux worsened over the years, I made the usual progression from antacid tablets, to Pepcid AC, and eventually to prescription medications like Prevacid and Nexium. Prevacid works great but it still requires a prescription and Nexium caused side effects in me. Once Prilosec was offered over the counter I gave it a try and was very impressed. After a week or two of taking it every day, I was able to decrease the dosage to the point where I only take it as needed now. Once I feel heartburn starting, or I eat something guaranteed to give me heartburn, I just take one of these and its gone in about 30 minutes...and when I say gone I mean gone for 10-12 hours.
I highly recommend this product to anyone who suffers acid reflux or chronic heartburn.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Product,
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This review is from: Prilosec OTC Acid Reducer, Delayed-Release Tablets, 28 Count (Health and Beauty)
I suffered from heartburn everyday regardless of my diet. I now take 1 Prilosec a day and have no heartburn anymore!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good product, but overpriced,
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This review is from: Prilosec OTC Acid Reducer, Delayed-Release Tablets, 28 Count (Health and Beauty)
This medication works fine, but it is outrageously overpriced. Omeprazole is off patent, the materials cost is a tiny fraction of the cost of the packaging, and it is produced by reputable makers of generic drugs overseas, like India and Israel. Their product is sold in the US at a multiple of the price you can get if you find a way to order directly from the maker, such as PurpleOutlet.
Amazon used to sell omeprazole much cheaper, but no longer does. That product, in capsule form, was just as effective, but in much simpler packaging.
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