Omeprazole

The lowest price for generic Omeprazole (Prilosec) with EzRx Drug Card is $10.80 for a 30-day supply. This is 92% off on the drug’s average retail price of $66.

Omeprazole is used to treat stomach ulcers, reflux and heart burn. Heart burn is a common outcome of acid reflux in which stomach contents and stomach are moved backwards into the esophagus, causing a sensation of burning and pain in the chest. Omeprazole is also used for the treatment of gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD) and the conditions when the stomach makes too much of acid. Omeprazole may also be used with antibiotics to treat gastric ulcer caused by infection with Helicobacter pylori (H. pyroli).
Omeprazole is a FDA approved drug which is available both as a prescription drug and over the counter medicine.

How to take it

Take the prescription as instructed by your physician. Real the patient information on the label for more details.

Dosage

This Schedule IV drug is available in strengths of 2.5 mg and 10 mg, while its suspension has the concentration of 2mg/ml. Delayed release tablet for adults is available in 20 mg strength while delayed release capsules are available in the concentration of 10 mg, 20 mg and 40 mg. The usual dose is 20 mg orally each day for 4 to 8 week in adults.

Precautions and side effects

Omeprazole may increase your risk of severe diarrhea. Call you doctor if you have watery stool, stomach pain or fever. A patient’s risk of broken bone increases if they take Omeprazole for long term or more than once each day.

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