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Prilosec
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Omeprazole decreases the amount
of acid produced in the stomach. Omeprazole is used to treat
ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD or heartburn),
and other conditions involving excessive stomach acid production.
Omeprazole may also be used for purposes other than those
listed in this medication guide. |
Prilosec Medical Information:
What To Know Do not stop taking
omeprazole even if you begin to feel better. Your symptoms may
improve before the condition is fully treated.
What Is Prilosec Omeprazole decreases
the amount of acid produced in the stomach. Omeprazole is used
to treat ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD or heartburn),
and other conditions involving excessive stomach acid production.
Omeprazole may also be used for purposes other than those listed
in this medication guide.
Before Using Prilosec Before taking
omeprazole, tell your doctor if you have ever had any type of
liver disease. You may not be able to take omeprazole, or you
may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring. Omeprazole
is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not
known whether omeprazole will harm an unborn baby. Do not take
omeprazole without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant
or could become pregnant during treatment. It is not known whether
omeprazole passes into breast milk. Do not take omeprazole without
first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
How To Use Prilosec Take
omeprazole exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not
understand these instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or
doctor to explain them to you. Take each dose with a full glass
(8 ounces) of water. Omeprazole is usually taken before a meal.
Follow your doctor's instructions. If you have difficulty swallowing,
the omeprazole capsules can be opened and the contents sprinkled
onto a tablespoonful of applesauce. The pellets should be mixed
with the applesauce and then swallowed immediately. The applesauce
should not be hot and should be soft enough to be swallowed without
chewing. The pellets should not be chewed or crushed. The pellet
/ applesauce mixture should not be stored for later use. Follow
with a drink of water. Do not stop taking omeprazole even if
you begin to feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the
condition is fully treated. Store omeprazole at room temperature
away from moisture and heat.
Missed Dose Take the missed dose
as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the
next dose, skip the missed dose and take only the next regularly
scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose of this medication
unless your doctor directs otherwise.
Over Dose Seek emergency medical
attention. Symptoms of an omeprazole overdose include drowsiness,
seizures, shortness of breath, and decreased body temperature.
Prilosec Side Effects If you experience
an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat;
swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives), stop taking
omeprazole and seek emergency medical attention. Other, less
serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to
take omeprazole and talk to your doctor if you experience · drowsiness,
dizziness, or headache; · diarrhea, increased gas, or
bloating; or · itching. Side effects other than those
listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side
effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome
Prilosec Precautions There are
no restrictions on food, beverages, or activities while taking
omeprazole, unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
Prilosec Drug Interactions Before
taking omeprazole, tell your doctor if you are taking any of
the following medicines · warfarin (Coumadin); · digoxin
(Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps); · a medicine for insomnia or
anxiety such as diazepam (Valium), alprazolam (Xanax), lorazepam
(Ativan), temazepam (Restoril), clorazepate (Tranxene), chlordiazepoxide
(Librium), and others; · cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune); · phenytoin
(Dilantin); · theophylline (Theo-Dur, Theochron, Theolair,
Elixophyllin, Slo-Phyllin, others); · itraconazole (Sporanox)
or ketoconazole (Nizoral); · ampicillin (Omnipen, Principen);
or · iron (Feosol, Mol-Iron, Fergon, Femiron, others).
You may not be able to take omeprazole, or you may require
a dosage adjustment or special monitoring if you are taking
any of the medicines listed above. Drugs other than those listed
here may also interact with omeprazole. Talk to your doctor
and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter
medicines, including herbal products.
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. Full correct name of Condylox is "Prilosec".
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