Prilosec Oral Capsule, Gastro-Resistant Sprinkles 10Mg Drug Medication Dosage Information
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Prilosec: Oral capsule, gastro-resistant sprinkles (10mg)

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Omeprazole 10mg DR Cap
Sandoz Inc. a Novartis Company
Pill Identification: OME 10 OME 10 
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Omeprazole 10mg DR Cap
Sandoz Inc. a Novartis Company
Pill Identification: OME 10 OME 10 
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Omeprazole 10mg DR Cap
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Pill Identification: MYLAN 5211 MYLAN 5211 
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Omeprazole 10mg DR Cap
Actavis US
Pill Identification: 606 PRILOSEC 10 
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Omeprazole 10mg DR Cap
Kremers Urban Pharmaceuticals Inc., a subsidiary of Lannnett Company. Inc.
Pill Identification: KU 114 
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Prilosec 10mg DR Cap
AstraZeneca LP
Pill Identification: 606 PRILOSEC 10 
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Omeprazole 10mg DR Cap
American Health Packaging
Pill Identification: KU 114 
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Omeprazole 10mg DR Cap
Sandoz Inc. a Novartis Company
Pill Identification: OME 10 OME 10 

What is this Medicine?

OMEPRAZOLE (oh ME pray zol) prevents the production of acid in the stomach. It is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), ulcers, certain bacteria in the stomach, inflammation of the esophagus, and Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome. It is also used to treat other conditions that cause too much stomach acid.

In-Depth Information

Prilosec 10mg Delayed-Release Capsule

NDC: 001860606
  • Prescription Required
  • Not a Controlled Drug
    (CSA Schedule)
  • FDA Approved




FDA approved for the following conditions:
Multiple Endocrine Adenoma Syndrome, Esophagitis, Systemic Mastocytosis, Helicobacter Pylori (H. Pylori) Eradication, Gastric Ulcer, Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome, Duodenal Ulcer, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Sometimes used for but not FDA approved for the following conditions:
NSAID-induced Ulcer Prophylaxis, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Stress Gastritis Prophylaxis

Storage Information
Store at room temperature (between 59 to 86 degrees F)
Protect from light
Protect from moisture
Prilosec 10mg Delayed-Release Capsule
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AstraZeneca LP
Pill Identification: 606 PRILOSEC 10 
Shape: capsule
Color: peach,purple
Ingredients
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Reported Side Effects for Prilosec 10mg Delayed-Release Capsule

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Back Pain Incidence:
1.1%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED
Cough Incidence:
1.1%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED
Weakness Incidence:
1.3%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED
Constipation Incidence:
1.5%*
Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED
Skin Rash Incidence:
1.5%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Lightheadedness Incidence:
1.5%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Infection Incidence:
1.9%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED
Gas Incidence:
2.7%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Vomiting Incidence:
3.2%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Loose Stools Incidence:
3.7%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Upset Stomach Incidence:
4.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Stomach Pain Incidence:
5.2%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Headache Incidence:
6.9%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
*This is an approximate aggregated range of reported side effects from clinical studies performed on this drug. Your experience with this drug may be different.
Pregnancy & Lactation Information
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FIRST Trimester

Class C - Animal studies have shown an adverse effect and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. OR No animal studies have been conducted and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.

SECOND Trimester

Class C - Animal studies have shown an adverse effect and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. OR No animal studies have been conducted and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.

THIRD Trimester

Class C - Animal studies have shown an adverse effect and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. OR No animal studies have been conducted and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.

Lactation

Caution - Not enough information is available to rule out harm to infants when this drug is taken by nursing mothers.


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