Robert Ashley, MD, is an internist and assistant professor of medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles
GERD is a condition where the acid in the stomach washes back up into the esophagus
Each Prilosec OTC tablet contains 20mg of Omeprazole
But it can also cause stomach-related side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
Omeprazole starts to work within 2 to 3 days, but it may take up to 4 weeks for it to work fully
Children 1 year of age and older—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor
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If you are self-treating with this medication, over-the-counter omeprazole products are used to treat frequent Dr
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This may lead to elevated blood levels of aluminum, particularly in individuals with reduced kidney function, since aluminum is primarily eliminated by the kidneys
Try other GERD medication
Each tablet contains 81 or 325 milligrams (mg) of aspirin and 40 mg of omeprazole