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Buy Prilosec
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Prilosec
Prilosec contains the active ingredient omeprazole, which is a type of medicine called a proton pump inhibitor.
Omeprazole acts in the stomach to decrease the production of stomach acid.
Proton pumps are found on cells that line the stomach and are used by these cells to produce stomach acid.
Prilosec works by inhibiting the action of the proton pumps, and this reduces the production of stomach acid.
Acid is produced in the stomach as a normal part of the digestive process.
However, sometimes this acid can flow back into the food pipe.
This is called gastro-oesophageal reflux, and can cause pain and a burning sensation known as heartburn.
Prilosec reduces the production of stomach acid and therefore stops excess acid flowing back into the foodpipe.
It can therefore be used to relieve heartburn symptoms associated with acid reflux.
The initial dose is two tablets swallowed whole with plenty of liquid, eg water or fruit juice, once a day before a meal.
The medicine should start to provide relief of heartburn symptoms within a day or so of starting treatment, but it may take two to three days of treatment before the symptoms are fully relieved.
Once your symptoms are relieved the dose should be reduced to one tablet once a day.
If your heartburn is not relieved within two weeks of starting treatment with this medicine you should consult your doctor.
If you need to keep taking this medicine continuously for more than four weeks to control your heartburn symptoms you should consult your doctor.
Dosage
Adults
Short-term Treatment of Active Duodenal Ulcer: The usual dose is 20 mg once a day. Most people heal within 4 weeks, although some require an additional 4 weeks of Prilosec therapy.
Treatment of Duodenal Ulcers Caused by H. Pylori: In combination therapy with Biaxin alone, the usual dosage is 40 mg once daily and 500 mg of Biaxin 3 times a day for 14 days, followed by 20 mg of Prilosec once daily for an additional 14 days.
If amoxicillin is included in the treatment, the recommended dosage is 20 mg, 500 mg of Biaxin, and 1,000 mg of amoxicillin twice a day for 10 days, followed by 20 mg once daily for an additional 18 days.
Gastric Ulcer: The usual dose is 40 mg once a day for 4 to 8 weeks.
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): The usual dose for people with symptoms of GERD is 20 mg daily for up to 4 weeks. For erosive esophagitis accompanied by GERD symptoms, the usual dose is 20 mg a day for 4 to 8 weeks.
The dose may be continued to maintain healing.
Pathological Hypersecretory Conditions: The usual starting dose is 60 mg once a day. If you take more than 80 mg a day, your doctor will divide the total into smaller doses. The dosing will be based on your needs.
Children (2-16 y.o)
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and Acid-Related Disorders: For children weighing less than 44 pounds, the usual dose is 10 mg a day. For those weighing 44 pounds or more, the usual dose is 20 mg a day. For children with erosive esophagitis, your doctor will determine the correct dose based on the child's weight.
The safety and effectiveness of Prilosec have not been studied in children under 2 years old.
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