What is Prilosec?
Prilosec prevents the production of acid in the stomach. It reduces symptoms and prevents injury to the esophagus, stomach, or intestines in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or ulcers. Prilosec is also useful in conditions that cause excessive stomach acid production such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome and certain cancers. When using this medication to treat certain ulcers, it may be prescribed along with certain antibiotics.

What should I check before I take Prilosec?
Please verify if you have any of these conditions: liver disease, an unusual or allergic reaction to Prilosec, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives, pregnant or trying to get pregnant, breast-feeding.

How should I take Acyclovir?
Take Prilosec capsules by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Swallow the capsules whole with a drink of water; do not crush, break or chew. The capsules can be opened and the contents sprinkled on applesauce or yogurt, given with fruit juices, or swallowed immediately with water. Prilosec works best if taken on an empty stomach. It is best to take the capsules 30 to 60 minutes before breakfast. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed.

Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.

What drug(s) may interact with Prilosec?
Ampicillin, diazepam, digoxin, iron salts, itraconazole, ketoconazole, voriconazole or other prescription medicines for fungus or yeast infections, phenytoin, warfarin.

On the questionaire needed to buy Prilosec online, inform of all medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also include if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.

What side effects may I notice from taking Prilosec?
Serious side effects are rare. Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible: blood in urine, chest pain or tightness, dark yellow or brown urine, fever or sore throat, pain or difficulty passing urine, redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth, shortness of breath, skin rash, unusual bleeding or bruising, yellowing of the eyes or skin.

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome): headache, diarrhea or constipation.

What precautions should I take while taking Prilosec?
It can take several days of therapy with Prilosec before your stomach condition improves. Check with your prescriber or health care professional if your condition does not improve, or if it gets worse. You can take antacids for the occasional relief of pain unless your prescriber or health care professional tells you otherwise.

Can I overdose with Prilosec?
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include: confusion, unusual sweating, blurred vision, unusually fast heartbeat, seizures.

What if I miss a dose of Prilosec?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.

Where can I keep my Prilosec?
Keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open.

Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Protect from light and moisture. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.