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When can a patient expect Prilosec OTC to start working for frequent heartburn?*
How is Prilosec OTC different from many other over-the-counter (OTC) heartburn products?
Is Prilosec OTC the same as prescription Prilosec (Omeprazole)?
What is frequent heartburn, and how will a patient know it if they have it?
How should a patient take Prilosec OTC?
Is Prilosec OTC safe?
Are there any side effects?
Q: When can a patient expect Prilosec OTC to start working for frequent heartburn?*
A: Prilosec OTC begins to work on the very first day of treatment. In fact, clinical studies showed that after taking the first dose of their 14-day course of Prilosec OTC, about half of the people were free of heartburn in the first 24 hours, compared with a significantly lower number of people taking placebo. And over a 14-day course of treatment, an increasing number of people taking Prilosec OTC reported complete heartburn relief.
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Q: How is Prilosec OTC different from other many over-the-counter (OTC) heartburn products?
A: Prilosec OTC works differently from many other OTC heartburn products, such as antacids and other acid reducers. Prilosec OTC stops acid production at the source — the acid pumps that produces stomach acid. Prilosec OTC is to be used once a day (every 24 hours) every day for 14 days for treating frequent heartburn.
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Q: Is Prilosec OTC the same as prescription Prilosec (Omeprazole)?
A: Prilosec OTC delivers the same medicine at the same dose as 20-mg prescription Prilosec. Prilosec OTC is available over the counter and is indicated for people with frequent heartburn. Prilosec OTC is to be used once a day (every 24 hours) every day for 14 days, unless directed otherwise by your doctor.
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Q: What is frequent heartburn, and how will a patient know it if they have it?
A: Frequent heartburn means heartburn two or more days a week. If someone regularly takes acid reducers or antacids for his or her heartburn symptoms, that person may have frequent heartburn.
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Q: How should a patient take Prilosec OTC?
A: As part of a course of therapy, a patient takes only one pill a day to treat frequent heartburn for 24 hours.** One pill a day is taken with a glass of water before eating in the morning for 14 days. The patient may repeat this 14-day treatment every 4 months, or as directed by his or her doctor.
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Q: Is Prilosec OTC safe?
A: For over a decade doctors have prescribed Prilosec to safely treat acid-related conditions in millions of people. We encourage patients to refer to the label or ask their healthcare professionals to determine if they can take Prilosec OTC.
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Q: Are there any side effects?
A: The side effects associated with Prilosec OTC are mild and comparable to placebo. The most common are headache and diarrhea.
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*Heartburn 2 or more days a week.
**Use as directed for 14 days for treating frequent heartburn. Not for immediate relief.
Prilosec and Prilosec OTC are registered trademarks of the AstraZeneca group of companies.
