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In deciding to use Prilosec (Omeprazole), the risks of taking Prilosec (Omeprazole)
must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and
your doctor will make. For Prilosec (Omeprazole), the following should be
considered:
Allergies—Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or
allergic reaction to Prilosec (Omeprazole). Also tell your health care professional
if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives,
or dyes.
Pregnancy—Studies have not been done in humans. However, studies
in animals have shown that Prilosec (Omeprazole) may cause harm to the fetus.
Breast-feeding—Prilosec (Omeprazole) may pass into the breast milk.
Since Prilosec (Omeprazole) has been shown to cause unwanted effects, such
as tumors and cancer in animals, it may be necessary for you to take another
medicine or to stop breast-feeding during treatment. Be sure you have
discussed the risks and benefits of Prilosec (Omeprazole) with your doctor.
Children—There is no specific information comparing the use of
Prilosec (Omeprazole) in children with use in other age groups.
Older adults—Many medicines have not been studied specifically
in older people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly
the same way they do in younger adults or if they cause different side
effects or problems in older people. There is no specific information
comparing use of Prilosec (Omeprazole) in the elderly with use in other age
groups.
Other medicines—Although certain medicines should not be used together
at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even
if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to
change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking
Prilosec (Omeprazole), it is especially important that your health care professional
know if you are taking any of the following:
Anticoagulants (blood thinners) or
Diazepam (e.g., Valium) or
Phenytoin (e.g., Dilantin)—Use with Prilosec (Omeprazole) may cause
high blood levels of these medicines, which may increase the chance
of side effects
Other medical problems—The presence of other medical problems
may affect the use of Prilosec (Omeprazole). Make sure you tell your doctor
if you have any other medical problems, especially:
Liver disease or a history of liver disease—This condition may
cause Prilosec (Omeprazole) to build up in the body
Use of Prilosec (Omeprazole)
Take Prilosec (Omeprazole) capsules immediately before a meal, preferably
in the morning. Prilosec (Omeprazole) tablets may be taken with food or on
an empty stomach.
It may take several days before Prilosec (Omeprazole) begins to relieve
stomach pain. To help relieve this pain, antacids may be taken with Prilosec
(Omeprazole), unless your doctor has told you not to use them.
Swallow the capsule and tablet forms of Prilosec (Omeprazole) whole. Do
not open the capsule. Do not crush, break, or chew the capsule or the
tablet.
Take Prilosec (Omeprazole) for the full time of treatment, even if you begin
to feel better. Also, keep your appointments with your doctor for check-ups
so that your doctor will be better able to tell you when to stop taking
Prilosec (Omeprazole).
Dose of Prilosec (Omeprazole)
The dose of Prilosec (Omeprazole) will be different for different patients.
Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following
information includes only the average doses of Prilosec (Omeprazole). If
your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you
to do so.
For oral dosage forms (capsules, tablets):
To treat dyspepsia:
Adults—20 milligrams (mg) taken once a day for four weeks. Patients
may respond adequately to 10 mg once daily, so individual dose adjustment
may be considered.
Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
To treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD):
Adults—20 milligrams (mg) taken once a day for four to eight weeks.
Or your doctor may tell you to take 40 mg a day for certain conditions.
Also, your doctor may want you to take Prilosec (Omeprazole) for more than
eight weeks for certain conditions.
Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
To treat conditions in which the stomach produces too much acid:
Adults—60 mg taken once a day. Your doctor may change the dose as
needed. Your treatment may be continued for as long as it is needed.
Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
To treat duodenal ulcers:
Adults—20 mg taken once a day. Or your doctor may tell you to take
40 mg a day for certain conditions.
Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
To treat gastric ulcers:
Adults—40 mg taken once a day for four to eight weeks.
Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
To treat ulcers related to infection with H. pylori:
Adults—40 mg once a day, taken along with clarithromycin 500 mg
three times a day, for the first fourteen days. For days 15 through 28,
Prilosec (Omeprazole) 20 mg taken once a day.
Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
Missed Dose of Prilosec (Omeprazole)
If you miss a dose of Prilosec (Omeprazole), take it as soon as possible.
However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose
and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.
Storage of Prilosec (Omeprazole)
- Keep out of the reach of children.
- Store away from heat and direct light.
- Do not store Prilosec (Omeprazole) tablets in the bathroom, near the
kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the
medicine to break down.
- Do not keep outdated Prilosec (Omeprazole) or Prilosec (Omeprazole) tablets
that are no longer needed.
- Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.
Precautions While Using Prilosec (Omeprazole)
It is important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits.
If your condition does not improve, or if it becomes worse, check with
your doctor.
Side Effects of Prilosec (Omeprazole)
Along with its needed effects, Prilosec (Omeprazole) may cause some unwanted
effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do
occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side
effects occur:
Rare
Back, leg, or stomach pain; bleeding or crusting sores on lips; blisters;
bloody or cloudy urine; chills; continuing ulcers or sores in mouth; difficult,
burning, or painful urination; fever; frequent urge to urinate; general
feeling of discomfort or illness; joint pain; loss of appetite; muscle
aches or cramps ; pain; red or irritated eyes; redness, tenderness, itching,
burning, or peeling of skin; skin rash or itching; sore throat ; sores,
ulcers, or white spots on lips, in mouth, or on genitals; unusual bleeding
or bruising ; unusual tiredness or weakness
Symptoms of overdose
Blurred vision; confusion; drowsiness; dryness of mouth; fast or irregular
heartbeat; flushing ; general feeling of discomfort or illness; headache;
increased sweating; nausea
Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention.
These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to
Prilosec (Omeprazole). However, check with your doctor if any of the following
side effects continue or are bothersome:
More common
Abdominal or stomach pain
Less common
Back pain; chest pain; constipation; diarrhea or loose stools ; dizziness;
gas; headache; heartburn; muscle pain; nausea and vomiting; skin rash
or itching; unusual drowsiness; unusual tiredness
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Prilosec (Losec) (Omeprazole)
Prilosec and Losec are brand names of the medicine Omeprazole. Prilosec (Omeprazole) (o-MEP-ra-zole ) is used to treat certain conditions in which there is too much acid in the stomach. It is used to treat gastric and duodenal ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux disease, a condition in which the acid in the stomach washes back up into the esophagus. Sometimes Prilosec (Omeprazole) is used in combination with antibiotics to treat ulcers associated with infection caused by the H. pylori bacteria (germ).
Prilosec (Omeprazole) is also used to treat Zollinger-Ellison disease, a condition in which the stomach produces too much acid.
Prilosec (Omeprazole) is also used to treat dyspepsia, a condition that causes sour stomach, belching, heart burn, or indigestion.
Prilosec (Omeprazole) works by decreasing the amount of acid produced by the stomach.
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