Prilosec otc

Prilosec otc is a prescribed for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and erosive esophagitis. The drug in combination with antibiotics is also given for treating gastric ulcers caused by helicobacter pylori.

The prescribed Prilosec otc dosage is one capsule a day. Take care that the gap between two doses is 24 hours. Once you have started Prilosec otc medication, never stop it in the middle of a course. You get the best results only if you take the right dosage at the right time. Prilosec otc should only be swallowed and not crushed, chewed or broken as it has to be slowly released into the body. If there is any problem in swallowing the medicine, take out the granules and mix it in some applause and take it.

The drug is normally prescribed for 2 weeks. If another dosage of Prilosec otc has to be taken, it is only prescribed after four months of your first dosage.

Before using Prilosec otc, tell your doctor about all your health conditions, including your ailments and also your allergies. Pregnant women and breast-feeding women should only use the drug after discussing about the risks and complication of using the drug during those periods.

Prilosec otc can interact with certain medicines. So you should have to tell the doctor about all the medicines that you are using, including prescription or non-prescription drugs, herbal drugs and supplements.

The drug also comes with many allergic reactions and also side effects. If your have any uneasiness after taking Prilosec otc, stop the drug and contact the doctor at once.

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