Is Omeprazole Better Than Zantac?
Pronounced: (oh-MEP-ra-zole/SOE-dee-um bye-KAR-bo-nate)
Omeprazole-sodium Bicarbonate Oral Uses
This medication is a combination of omeprazole and sodium bicarbonate. It is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers). It is also used to prevent stomach bleeding in very ill patients.
Omeprazole works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It belongs to a class of drugs...
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Omeprazole Oral Uses and How to Use
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