Prilosec OTC tablets are indicated for the treatment of frequent heartburn, which is heartburn that occurs two or more days a week. The label for Prilosec OTC gives specific information for appropriate use to treat frequent heartburn.
Warnings
Allergy alert: Do not use if you are allergic to omeprazole
Do not use if you have:
trouble or pain swallowing food, vomiting with blood, or bloody or black stools
heartburn with lightheadedness, sweating or dizziness
chest pain or shoulder pain with shortness of breath; sweating; pain spreading to arms, neck or shoulders; or lightheadedness
frequent chest pain
These may be signs of a serious condition. See your doctor.
Ask a doctor before use if you have:
had heartburn over 3 months. This may be a sign of a more serious condition.
frequent wheezing, particularly with heartburn
unexplained weight loss
nausea or vomiting
stomach pain
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking:
warfarin, clopidogrel, or cilostazol (blood-thinning medicines)
prescription antifungal or anti-yeast medicines
diazepam (anxiety medicine)
digoxin (heart medicine)
tacrolimus or mycophenolate mofetil (immune system medicine)
prescription antiretrovirals (medicines for HIV infection)
methotrexate (arthritis medicine)
Stop use and ask a doctor if:
Your heartburn continues or worsens
You need to take this product for more than 14 days
You need to take more than 1 course of treatment every 4 months
You get diarrhea
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
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