omeprazole
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What is omeprazole?
Generic Name: omeprazole
Other Brand Names:
Prilosec, Prilosec OTC
Omeprazole decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach.
Omeprazole is used to treat symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other
conditions caused by excess stomach acid. Omeprazole is also used to promote healing of erosive
esophagitis (damage to your esophagus caused by stomach acid).
Omeprazole may also be given together with antibiotics to treat gastric ulcer caused by infection
with helicobacter pylori (H. pylori).
Omeprazole may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
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I've been having gastro problems on and off for about 3 years. The symptoms were coming and...
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- Nov 06, 2009
I have been prescribed OMEPRAZOLE 20 mg capsule for my gastro problem, i.e keep burping and...
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- Sep 21, 2009
I am taking Omeprazole 20mg+0+20mg since 07.21.2009 as i have duodenal ulcer confirmed by E...
For 5 years i have been suffering with what i can only call a hiccup/belch. Every time i fi...
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- Mar 30, 2009
Hi,
About a year ago i started getting a nocturnal cough, waking up feeling like i was c...
