About:

Prilosec is used to treat certain conditions in which there is too much acid in the stomach. It is used to treat gastric and duodenal ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux disease, a condition in which the acid in the stomach washes back up into the esophagus. Sometimes Prilosec is used in combination with antibiotics to treat ulcers associated with infection caused by the H. pylori bacteria (germ).

Prilosec is also used to treat Zollinger-Ellison disease, a condition in which the stomach produces too much acid. It is also used to treat dyspepsia, a condition that causes sour stomach, belching, heart burn, or indigestion. In addition, Prilosec is used to prevent upper gastrointestinal tract bleeding in seriously ill patients.It works by decreasing the amount of acid produced by the stomach.

How Taken:

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription. Take Prilosec capsules immediately before a meal, preferably in the morning.

It may take several days before this medicine begins to relieve stomach pain. To help relieve this pain, antacids may be taken with Prilosec, unless your doctor has told you not to use them.

Swallow the capsule of Prilosec whole. Do not open the capsule. Do not crush, break, or chew the capsule. Take this medicine for the full time of treatment, even if you begin to feel better. Also, keep your appointments with your doctor for check-ups so that your doctor will be better able to tell you when to stop taking this medicine.

Missed Dose:

If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Overdose:

Blurred vision; confusion; drowsiness; dryness of mouth; fast or irregular heartbeat; flushing; general feeling of discomfort or illness; headache; increased sweating; nausea; vomiting

Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome: abdominal or stomach pain; back pain; body aches or pain; chest pain; constipation; cough; diarrhea or loose stools; difficulty in breathing; dizziness; ear congestion; gas; headache; heartburn; loss of voice; muscle pain; nasal congestion; nausea and vomiting; runny nose; skin rash or itching; sneezing; unusual drowsiness; unusual tiredness

Storage:

Keep out of the reach of children. Store away from heat and direct light. Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down. Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.

Side Effects:

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur: back, leg, or stomach pain; bleeding or crusting sores on lips; blisters; bloody or cloudy urine; chills; continuing ulcers or sores in mouth; difficult, burning, or painful urination; fever; frequent urge to urinate; general feeling of discomfort or illness; joint pain; loss of appetite; muscle aches or cramps; pain; red or irritated eyes; redness, tenderness, itching, burning, or peeling of skin; skin rash or itching; sore throat ; sores, ulcers, or white spots on lips, in mouth, or on genitals; unusual bleeding or bruising; unusual tiredness or weakness