Important Information About Prilosec
Omeprazole is available through a doctor with a prescription and over the counter under brand names Prilosec and Prilosec OTC. In addition, other brand and generic versions may be available. If this medicine is new to you, you should ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions.
Prilosec 10 mg is a capsule and it is hard-gelatin, opaque and apricot/amethyst in color. Prilosec 20 mg is a capsule and it is hard-gelatin, opaque, and amethyst in color. Prilosec 40 mg is hard-gelatin, opaque, and apricot-amethyst in color. Prilosec OTC 20 mg is a round, pink tablet.
Please note that you should use this medicine only for the reason it was prescribed. Keep Prilosec and other medicines away from children, and do not share any medications with other people.
More Facts About Prilosec
Keep in mind that Prilosec has a healing effect and it can cover up the signs and symptoms of stomach cancer. If you have frequent heartburn, you should consult with a doctor to make sure that you are healthy.
Prilosec works best when it is taken before meals, and it can be taken with an antacid if necessary.
Please note that you should avoid taking too much caffeine when you take Prilosec.
You may need to take Prilosec for several days if you want to relieve stomach pain. Even if it doesn't seem to help, you should take it exactly as it was prescribed to you.
If you are sensitive to or you have experienced an allergic reaction to Prilosec or any ingredients that it contains, you should not take Prilosec. Make sure you inform your doctor if you experience a negative reaction to the medicine.
In addition, long term use of this medicine may cause severe stomach inflammation.
What You Should Know About Side Effects For Prilosec
You may or may not experience side effects when you take Prilosec. If you experience any side effects or if they become worse, you should tell your doctor. He will determine if it is safe for you to keep taking Prilosec. Some possible side effects include abdominal pain, headache, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting. If you take this medicine with clarithromycin, you may experience flu-like symptoms, nasal inflammation, taste alteration, sore throat and tongue discoloration. If you take Prilosec with amoxicillin and clarithromycin, you may also experience diarrhea, headache and taste alteration. In addition, if you are allergic to antiobiotics like macrolides, you should avoid using Prilosec and clarithromycin.