How Prilosec OTC Works
Prilosec OTC Blocks Heartburn
When you eat, millions of tiny pumps in your stomach lining create acid to break down food. Normally your lower esophageal sphincter (LES) works as a door, opening and closing to let food pass from your esophagus into your stomach.
When your LES relaxes, excess acids flow up, or reflux, into your esophagus. This creates the painful sensation of heartburn.
Prilosec OTC works by directly blocking many of the active stomach pumps that produce acid before they start.
The 14-Day Prilosec OTC Regimen
Prilosec OTC works for 24 hours with one pill a day. It is indicated for a 14-day course of treatment, up to three times a year.
If you would like to use Prilosec OTC for more than the three indicated 14-day courses of treatment, you should first consult your doctor. Here’s why: While Prilosec OTC is safe, it’s also strong enough to mask more serious conditions. By talking with your doctor first, you can make sure you’re not missing a bigger problem, such as GERD.
If you do miss a day of treatment, just continue your treatment on the next day as usual. Prilosec OTC is still safe and effective for use in treating frequent heartburn, even when you miss a day.
* It’s possible with Prilosec OTC. Use as directed for 14 days for treating frequent heartburn.
