Prilosec
Omeprazole capsules for acid reflux and peptic ulcers. It blocks stomach acid production at the source for up to 24 hours per dose.
- Category
- Digestive Health
- Active ingredient
- Omeprazole
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Capsule
- Strengths
- 10mg · 20mg · 40mg
This listing uses Prilosec as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Prilosec vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Prilosec details
- Alternative names
- omeprazole
- Therapeutic class
- Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)
- Pharmacological class
- Gastric Acid Inhibitor
- Known off-label uses
- zollinger-ellison syndrome
- Contraindications
- concurrent use of rilpivirine; hypersensitivity to omeprazole
- Minor side effects
- headache; diarrhoea; nausea
- Moderate side effects
- flatulence; abdominal pain; constipation
- Dosage forms
- Capsule
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- AstraZeneca
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C. Keep bottle dry.
- Drug interactions
- Rilpivirine; Clopidogrel; Ketoconazole
- Age restrictions
- Approved for paediatric and adult populations.
Serious side effects
acute interstitial nephritis, requires immediate medical attention; severe hypomagnesaemia, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Omeprazole capsules for acid reflux and peptic ulcers. It blocks stomach acid production at the source for up to 24 hours per dose.
Mechanism of action
Selectively and irreversibly inhibits parietal cell H+/K+-ATPase pumps, terminating acid secretion into the stomach.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Suitability during pregnancy depends on the specific medicine and individual circumstances. Confirm with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
What you will receive
Prilosec is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Omeprazole, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.