Omeprazole

Product Type : Capsule

Available Strengths : 10 mg, 20 mg & 40 mg

Product used for : 

Omeprazole belongs to a group of drugs called proton pump inhibitors. Omeprazole decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach.

Omeprazole is used to treat symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other conditions caused by excess stomach acid. It is also used to promote healing of erosive esophagitis (damage to your esophagus caused by stomach acid).

Omeprazole may also be given together with antibiotics to treat gastric ulcer caused by infection with helicobacter pylori (H. pylori).

Omeprazole is not for immediate relief of heartburn symptoms.

Omeprazole may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Do not use over-the-counter omeprazole (Prilosec OTC) without the advice of a doctor if you have:

• Trouble or pain with swallowing

• Bloody or black stools

• Vomit that looks like blood or coffee grounds

• Heartburn that has lasted for over 3 months

• Frequent chest pain

• Heartburn with wheezing

• Unexplained weight loss

• Nausea or vomiting

• Stomach pain.

Some conditions are treated with a combination of omeprazole and antibiotics. Use all medications as directed by your doctor. Read the medication guide or patient instructions provided with each medication. Do not change your doses or medication schedule without your doctor's advice.