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Q: IS OME20 A ACID REFLEX MEDICATION. IT'S A WHITE CAPSIL

OME20 A REFLEX DRUG a friend gave me one because i was out of my ranitidine medication. I did not take it because i didn't trust it. Please let me know what you think it could be.    THANKS

 

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Jan Gambino, Health Guide
8/ 6/09 8:58am

Oh please don't take medication that you are unfamiliar with! Too scary! Jan

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8/ 8/09 4:27pm

Sounds like the generic version of 20mg prilosec. It's a PPI (proton pump inhibitor). Stops the little acid pumps in your stomach from producing acid. No harm, but never take a drug intended for someone else - you never know!

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By Happy girl— Last Modified: 10/21/10, First Published: 08/05/09