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Prilosec

Omeprazole · also sold as Prilosec / Losec

An acid-reducing medicine for reflux and ulcers.

Proton-pump inhibitor Not in shortage

Generic name

Omeprazole

Brand names

Prilosec / Losec

Drug class

Proton Pump Inhibitor; Proton Pump Inhibitors; Cytochrome P450 2C19 Inhibitors

Route

Oral

Manufacturer

Chain Drug Marketing Association INC

First FDA approval

22 Oct 2007

What Prilosec is used for

Use(s) treats frequent heartburn (occurs 2 or more days a week) not intended for immediate relief of heartburn; this drug may take 1 to 4 days for full effect

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