Monograph Details
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Gastrointestinal Tract
> Hyperacidity, GERD, and ulcers
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PRILOSEC OTC |
| Manufacturer |
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Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals |
| Legal Classification |
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OTC |
| Pharmacological Class |
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Acid pump inhibitor. |
| Generic Name |
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Omeprazole (as magnesium) 20mg; delayed-release tabs. |
| Indications |
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Frequent (not acute) heartburn. |
| Children |
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≤18yrs: not recommended. |
| Adults |
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Swallow whole. Take before eating in the AM. ≥18yrs: 20mg once daily for 14 days; may repeat 14-day course every 4 months. |
| Precautions |
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Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers: not recommended. |
| Interactions |
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May potentiate diazepam, warfarin. May alter absorption of pH-dependent drugs (eg, ketoconazole, digoxin). |
| How Supplied |
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Tabs—14, 28, 42 |
| Additional Resources |
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• Related Prescribing Note |
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