Drug Uses
Prilosec is used to treat various acid-related stomach and esophagus problems. If you suffer from persistent heartburn (and have tried to treat it and changed your diet) Prilosec may be right for you. Prilosec (Omeprazole) is used to treat various acid-related stomachs and / or throat (esophagus) problems (e.g., GERD, ulcers, erosive esophagitis, or Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome). When using this medication to treat certain ulcers, it may be prescribed along with certain antibiotics (e.g., amoxicillin, clarithromycin).
How Taken Prilosec Medication
Prilosec is a delayed-release 20mg tablet, taken once a day (every 24 hours) for 14 days before eating. You should not take it for more than 14 days or repeat a 14-day course more often than every 4 months unless directed by a doctor.
Do not crush, break, or chew the tablet. This decreases how well Prilosec works in the body.
Prilosec Warnings/Precautions
Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: liver problems, other stomach problems (e.g., tumors), any allergies. This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known whether this drug passes into breast milk. Because of the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using this drug is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Prilosec Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
Prilosec Side Effects
This medication may cause diarrhea, constipation, stomachache, nausea, gas, loss of appetite, headache, or dizziness the first few days as your body adjusts to it. If these effects persist or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Unlikely but tell your doctor if you develop back or joint pain, nervousness, sleep disturbances, cough, chest pain, unusual thirst, change in amount of urine or vision changes. This medication may rarely cause loss of hair, ringing in the ears, swelling of the stomach or fatigue. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching, swelling, dizziness or trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Storage Prilosec
Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
Overdose Prilosec
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include: confusion, unusual sweating, blurred vision, unusually fast heartbeat, seizures.
More Information
Prilosec is not appropriate if you:
-have only occasional heartburn
-have one episode of heartburn a week or less
-want immediate relief of heartburn.
Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
Disclaimer
This drug information is for your information purposes only, it is not intended that this information covers all uses, directions, drug interactions, precautions, or adverse effects of your medication. This is only general information, and should not be relied on for any purpose. It should not be construed as containing specific instructions for any particular patient. We disclaim all responsibility for the accuracy and reliability of this information, and/or any consequences arising from the use of this information, including damage or adverse consequences to persons or property, however such damages or consequences arise. No warranty, either expressed or implied, is made in regards to this information.
How does the ordering of prilosec online work?- Your prilosec order is dispatched through our order system to a licensed physician who will review the information you have submitted and approve or decline your request.
You will be asked to complete a detailed form outlining your medical history and any current conditions or medications that you maybe taking. There is a unique form for prescription prilosec we offer that centers its question on that particular medication. All the questions that are asked on the form are the same type of questions your physician would ask you were you to make an office visit.
When your prilosec order is approved, the physician willthen write your prilosec prescription and our ordering system will ensure thatit is sent to the pharmacy where it will be filled and shipped.
How are prilosec order filled?- All orders are filled from a pharmacy with
U.S licensed pharmacists. We use only board certified physicians and U.S licensed pharmacies.
Is writing prilosec prescriptions and selling prescription prilosec on the Internet legal?- Yes, writing prescriptions based on a physicians review and filling those prescriptions online is legal for prilosec. Online pharmacies came into business in 1998 when real world physicians began working with rural clients by telephone and the Internet.
Do we prilosec price match?- No, We offer the best possible prilosec price to our client’s if another site is able to offer a better prilosec price we encourage you to check their references to be sure they are a reputable company before shopping with them. We offer the highest quality prilosec and supply US based physicians. Companies beating our prilosec prices are often, but not always, skimping in one of those three key factors.
Do you ship prilosec to my state?- Due to regulations we cannot ship medicines to all states, please check the order form for the current list of states that we can ship to.
How do you ship prilosec orders?- We ship all orders with express air FedEx shipping.
Q: What is your cancellation policy?A: You may cancel your order before the order hasshipped or been approved by the doctor.If the order has already been shipped or approved we cannot cancel yourorder. Please refer to the current cancellation policy in the terms& conditions section of our order page for more information.
What is the return policy on prilosec?- We cannot refund or exchange prescription medications due to FDA regulations. Please refer to the current returns policy in the terms & conditions section of our order page for more information.
Q: Do you delivery prilosec Internationally?A: Sorry we ship only within the USA, we cannot delivery prilosec Internationally at this time.
