#1 Doctor, Gastroenterologist & Pharmacist Recommended OTC Frequent Heartburn Medicine for 9 straight years*
#1 Selling OTC Frequent Heartburn Medicine for 9 straight years**
Unlike some other Acid Blockers, Prilosec OTC switched to OTC at the same dose as the most prescribed prescription dose
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1 pill each morning. 24 Hours. Zero heartburn.*** Unlike some other Heartburn treatments, Prilosec OTC blocks the acid that causes frequent heartburn so you don’t get heartburn in the first place. If you experience heartburn two or more days a week, treat it by taking one Prilosec OTC pill each morning before eating. Just one pill a day can provide relief from frequent heartburn symptoms for 24 hours.*** 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. Unlike antacids, which offer fast, but only short-term relief, Prilosec OTC directly blocks many of these pumps, reducing acid production at the source. Prilosec OTC is clinically proven to treat heartburn for 24 hours with just one pill a day, and You Can’t Beat Zero Heartburn***.
*Symphony Health Solutions ProVoice Survey. Jan 2005-Mar 2014, Pharmacy Times Surveys, Acid Reducer/Heartburn Categories 2006-2014 **P&G calculation based on Neilsen ScanTrack FD+, Heartburn Category, 2004-2014. ***It’s possible while taking Prilosec OTC. Use as directed for 14 days to treat frequent heartburn. Do not take for more than 14 days or more often than every 4 months unless directed by a doctor. May take 1 to 4 days for full effect (although some people get complete relief of symptoms within 24 hours). Not for immediate relief.
Made in Sweden
Indications
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.
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.
you are taking warfarin, clopidogrel, or cilostazol (blood-thinning medicines); prescription antifungal or anti-yeast medicines; diazepam (anxiety medicine); digoxin (heart medicine); tacrolimus (immune system medicine); prescription antiretrovirals (medicines 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; you get diarrhea. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Dist by Procter and Gamble
Active Ingredients: (in each tablet): Omeprazole Magnesium Delayed-Release Tablet 20.6 Mg (equiv. to 20mg omeprazole - acid reducer)
Comments about Prilosec OTC Acid Reducer, 20.6mg, Tablets, 1 pack:
Same product $4 more + tax at retail store
12/29/2005
(4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
Prilosec works the best ...
By Anonymous
from Undisclosed
Comments about Prilosec OTC Acid Reducer, 20.6mg, Tablets, 1 pack:
Prilosec works the best for me as far as the proton pump inhibitors go - even the OTC version. Some people though apparently respond better to Prevacid, or to Nexium, neither of which are currently available over the counter, and both of which cost more. I get more side effects with both of them too, but that depends on the individual; that doesn't mean the drugs themselves are bad. Just don't give up - you don't have to live with chronic heartburn and/or GERD.
Comments about Prilosec OTC Acid Reducer, 20.6mg, Tablets, 1 pack:
I have suffered from acid reflux for about 10 years now. I can finally say that I have it under control with this medication. It works better than anything else that I have tried. Tums, Rolads, Prevacid, and Nexum never worked this well!!!
6/17/2004
(1 of 3 customers found this review helpful)
1.0
This is horrible. I can't ...
By Joel
from Undisclosed
Comments about Prilosec OTC Acid Reducer, 20.6mg, Tablets, 1 pack:
This is horrible. I can't believe how duped I have been. I have had GERD for the past 11 years. I started taking Prilosec about 8 years ago after I got to the point of utter nausea every night after taking many antacid pills. Everything went well, and then here comes OTC. I noticed that my heartburn grew considerably worse after taking OTC but I figured it might just be my imagination. It has gotten so bad over the course of 4 months that I now am back to square 1 with my heartburn.
10/31/2003
(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)
4.0
I went from Nexium to ...
By Anonymous
from Undisclosed
Comments about Prilosec OTC Acid Reducer, 20.6mg, Tablets, 1 pack:
I went from Nexium to Prilosec OTC and I didn't notice any difference. My acid reflux is completely controlled without any breakthrough. And, since I don't have insurance coverage, this is much more affordable.
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
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 doctor
children under 18 years of age: ask a doctor
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
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