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Omeprazole 10 mg-MYL
green, imprinted with MYLAN 5211
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Omeprazole 10 mg-TEV
brown/lavender, imprinted with 081, IMPAX10
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Omeprazole 20 mg-APO
pink, imprinted with APO, 020
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Omeprazole 20 mg-KU
gold/white, imprinted with KU 118
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Omeprazole 20 mg-MYL
dark green/light green, imprinted with MYLAN 6150
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Omeprazole 20 mg-TEV
purple, imprinted with 082, IMPAX 20
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Prilosec 10 mg
pink/purple, imprinted with 606, PRILOSEC 10
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Prilosec 20 mg
purple, imprinted with 607, PRILOSEC 20
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Prilosec 40 mg
pink/purple, imprinted with 743, PRILOSEC 40
| Pronunciation: | oh MEP ra zol |
| Brand: | Prilosec, Prilosec OTC |
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Heartburn is often confused with the first symptoms of a heart attack. Seek emergency medical attention if you have chest pain or heavy feeling, pain spreading to the arm or shoulder, nausea, sweating, and a general ill feeling.
 | You should not take this medication if you are allergic to omeprazole or to any other benzimidazole medication such as albendazole (Albenza), or mebendazole (Vermox). |
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to take omeprazole if you have liver disease or heart disease. You may need a dose adjustment or special tests.
| Omeprazole is not for immediate relief of heartburn symptoms. |
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.
 | Take this medication for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared. |
Prilosec OTC (over-the-counter) should be taken only once every 24 hours for 14 days. It may take up to 4 days for full effect. Do not take more than one tablet every 24 hours.
Allow at least 4 months to pass before you start another 14-day treatment with Prilosec OTC. Call your doctor if you have additional symptoms and need treatment before the 4 months has passed.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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