prilosec otc

What is Prilosec OTC?

From the FDA label:Use treats frequent heartburn (occurs 2 or more days a week) not intended for immediate relief of heartburn; this drug may take 1 to 4 days for full effect

How to use

Warnings

Overdose — what happens if you take too much

How long does Omeprazole Magnesium stay in your body?

The elimination half-life of omeprazole magnesium is about 0.5 to 1 hour (roughly half an hour to an hour) in healthy adults — the time it takes the body to clear about half of it. As a rule of thumb, a medicine is mostly gone after roughly 4 to 5 half-lives, though this varies from person to person with age and kidney or liver function. The half-life is longer in older adults (about 1 hour) and in people with chronic liver disease (nearly 3 hours); its metabolites have little or no activity, but because omeprazole irreversibly binds the stomach's acid pump, its acid-blocking effect lasts far longer than this short half-life would suggest.

This is general information, not medical advice. It doesn’t tell you when a drug test would read negative (tests detect substances for different, often longer, windows) or when it’s safe to take another dose — ask your pharmacist or prescriber. Source: OMEPRAZOLE capsule, delayed release — DailyMed (FDA label), Clinical Pharmacology / Pharmacokinetics.

Frequently asked questions

What does Prilosec OTC treat?

Prilosec OTC (Omeprazole Magnesium) may be used to treat duodenal ulcer, esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux, heartburn, stomach ulcer, zollinger-ellison syndrome, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.

How does Prilosec OTC work?

Prilosec OTC is a proton pump inhibitor. Proton pump inhibitors block the H+/K+ ATPase 'proton pump' in the stomach's acid-making cells, the final step in producing stomach acid. By binding this pump, they sharply and lastingly cut acid output, easing heartburn and helping ulcers heal.

How is Prilosec OTC rated?

pharmaranks gives Prilosec OTC a composite score of 3.5 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.

Is there a coupon or discount for Prilosec OTC?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Prilosec OTC. To pay less, look for a store-brand version with the same active ingredient (Omeprazole Magnesium), which is typically cheaper, and compare unit prices. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.

Who makes Prilosec OTC?

Prilosec OTC is marketed by Astrazeneca. You can see Astrazeneca's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Prilosec OTC a brand-name or generic drug?

Prilosec OTC is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Omeprazole Magnesium. Lower-cost generic equivalents containing Omeprazole Magnesium are available — ask your pharmacist.

Is Prilosec OTC available over the counter?

Yes. Prilosec OTC is an over-the-counter (OTC) product — you can buy it without a prescription. Follow the label directions and ask a pharmacist if you're unsure whether it's right for you.

What forms does Prilosec OTC come in?

Prilosec OTC is currently marketed as tablet, delayed release, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

What class of drug is Prilosec OTC?

Prilosec OTC is classified as proton pump inhibitor, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is Prilosec OTC FDA-registered?

Prilosec OTC is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA021229. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

Has Prilosec OTC been recalled by the FDA?

Prilosec OTC has no FDA recalls recorded under its own application in the openFDA enforcement database. Its recall-safety score reflects its manufacturer's overall recall record. This is general reference, not medical advice — check the FDA recall database for the latest alerts.

Is Prilosec OTC safe?

There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Prilosec OTC a recall-safety score of 70/100, based on its FDA recall history (no recalls under its own FDA application) — not an efficacy or side-effect rating. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings before use, and always consult a licensed professional.