Prilosec
Omeprazole capsules for acid reflux and peptic ulcers. It blocks stomach acid production at the source for up to 24 hours per dose.
- Category
- Digestive Health
- Active ingredient
- Omeprazole
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Capsule
- Strengths
- 10mg · 20mg · 40mg
Prilosec is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Prilosec depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Prilosec details
- Alternative names
- omeprazole
- Therapeutic class
- Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)
- Pharmacological class
- Gastric Acid Inhibitor
- Known off-label uses
- zollinger-ellison syndrome
- Contraindications
- concurrent use of rilpivirine; hypersensitivity to omeprazole
- Minor side effects
- headache; diarrhoea; nausea
- Moderate side effects
- flatulence; abdominal pain; constipation
- Dosage forms
- Capsule
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- AstraZeneca
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C. Keep bottle dry.
- Drug interactions
- Rilpivirine; Clopidogrel; Ketoconazole
- Age restrictions
- Approved for paediatric and adult populations.
Serious side effects
acute interstitial nephritis, requires immediate medical attention; severe hypomagnesaemia, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Omeprazole capsules for acid reflux and peptic ulcers. It blocks stomach acid production at the source for up to 24 hours per dose.
Mechanism of action
Selectively and irreversibly inhibits parietal cell H+/K+-ATPase pumps, terminating acid secretion into the stomach.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Suitability during pregnancy depends on the specific medicine and individual circumstances. Confirm with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
What you will receive
Prilosec names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Omeprazole at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.