Taking Prilosec Twice A Day
Pronounced: (oh-MEH-pruh-zole)
Uses
Omeprazole is used to treat stomach and throat (esophagus) problems caused by too much stomach acid (such as acid reflux or GERD, erosive esophagitis, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome). Omeprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). It works by blocking acid production in the stomach. Decreasing extra stomach acid can help relieve symptoms such as...
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