Prilosec
Purple pill brand
Prilosec is a brand name for omeprazole, a medication that reduces stomach acid production.
It treats heartburn, acid reflux, and ulcers by blocking the enzyme that pumps acid into the stomach.
Available over the counter and by prescription: I take Prilosec every morning for my GERD.
Gastric acid reducer
- PPIDebt repayment coverage
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
- OTCAvailable without prescription
- capsuleEnclosed dose container
tablet · dosage · generic · AstraZeneca · pharmacy · drugstore · refill · over-the-counter
Stomach contents reversing course
- heartburnGastric acid irritation
- GERDChronic digestive disorder
- stomach acidDigestive fluid in belly
- esophagusFood tube to stomach
gastric · indigestion · ulcer · peptic · duodenal · gastritis · regurgitation · burning
Two times per day
- before mealsPrior to eating
- coursePlanned path forward
- long-termLasting extended period
- maintenancePreserving working condition
fourteen days · short-term · empty stomach · morning · chronic use · directions · as needed
Alkaline earth metal
- vitamin B12Nerve and blood nutrient
- bone densityMineral content per volume
- kidneyBlood-filtering organ
- side effectsUnintended treatment consequences
drug interaction · contraindication · warning · FDA · deficiency · rebound · discontinuation · precaution
omeprazole
Gastric acid reducer
- PPIDebt repayment coverage
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
- OTCAvailable without prescription
capsule · tablet · dosage · generic · AstraZeneca · pharmacy · drugstore · refill · over-the-counter · antacid
acid reflux
Stomach contents reversing course
- heartburnGastric acid irritation
- GERDChronic digestive disorder
- stomach acidDigestive fluid in belly
esophagus · gastric · indigestion · ulcer · peptic · duodenal · gastritis · regurgitation · burning · dyspepsia
twice daily
Two times per day
- before mealsPrior to eating
- coursePlanned path forward
- long-termLasting extended period
fourteen days · maintenance · short-term · empty stomach · morning · chronic use · directions · as needed
magnesium
Alkaline earth metal
- vitamin B12Nerve and blood nutrient
- bone densityMineral content per volume
- kidneyBlood-filtering organ
side effects · drug interaction · contraindication · warning · FDA · deficiency · rebound · discontinuation · precaution
- PPIsomeprazole, Nexium
- medicationspills, Tylenol, capsules, tablets, Xanax
- OTC Medicineaspirin, ibuprofen, acetaminophen, Tylenol, Advil
- digestive aidsantacids, laxatives, probiotics, stool softener, gas relief
- Heartburn Remediesantacid, antacids, Tums, Rolaids, Mylanta
- Household BrandsClorox, Lysol, Windex, Bounty, Charmin
Prilosecgastric acid
Digestive fluid in stomach
hydrochloric acid · stomach acid · acid reflux · GERD · ulcer