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EspañolFirst-Omeprazole overview
BRAND NAMES:
First-Omeprazole, Good Neighbor Pharmacy Omeprazole, Good Sense Omeprazole, PriLOSEC, PriLOSEC OTC, Quality Choice Omeprazole Magnesium, Sunmark Omeprazole, TopCare Omeprazole, TopCare Omeprazole, Sunmark Omeprazole, TopCare Omeprazole, TopCare Omeprazole
Generic Names:
First-Omeprazole
Uses:
Treats heartburn, a damaged esophagus, stomach ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), conditions that cause your stomach to make too much acid. This medicine is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI).
Therapeutic Classes:
Gastric Acid Secretion Inhibitor
Forms:
Delayed Release Capsule, Packet, Powder for Suspension, Delayed Release Tablet
How it’s taken:
By mouth
What form(s) does First-Omeprazole come in
Delayed Release Capsule
Packet
Powder for Suspension
Delayed Release Tablet
What are common First-Omeprazole doses?
Bottle 90ML of 2MG/ML
Bottle 150ML of 2MG/ML
Bottle 300ML of 2MG/ML
Common First-Omeprazole prescriptions
First-Omeprazole
150ml of 2mg/ml bottleFirst-Omeprazole
300ml of 2mg/ml bottleFirst-Omeprazole
90ml of 2mg/ml bottle
How to take First-Omeprazole
Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.
This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.
Follow the instructions on the medicine label if you are using this medicine without a prescription. If you are using the over-the-counter medicine, do not take it for more than 14 days or use the treatment more often than every 4 months unless your doctor tells you to.
Take this medicine before meals and for the full time of treatment, even if you begin to feel better after a few days.
Capsule or tablet: Swallow whole. Do not crush or chew it.If you cannot swallow the capsule, you may open it and pour the medicine into a small amount of applesauce. Stir this mixture well and swallow it without chewing. To help make sure you get the full dose, drink a full glass of water.
Oral packet: Mix the contents of a 2.5-milligram (mg) packet with 5 milliliters (mL) of water or mix the contents of a 10-mg packet with 15 mL of water. Do not use other liquids or food.Stir well. Let the mixture thicken for 2 to 3 minutes.Stir again and drink the medicine within 30 minutes.If there is any medicine left, add more water, stir, and drink immediately.To prepare the oral packet for a feeding tube: Add 5 mL of water to a catheter-tipped syringe. Then add the contents of a 2.5-mg packet (or use 15 mL of water for the 10-mg packet).Shake the syringe right away. Let the mixture thicken for 2 to 3 minutes.Shake the syringe once more. Give the medicine through the tube within 30 minutes.Refill the syringe with an equal amount of water and shake it. Use the water to flush the tube to make sure all the medicine is given.
Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.
Take this medicine before meals and for the full time of treatment, even if you begin to feel better after a few days.
Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Oral packet: Mix the contents of a 2.5-milligram (mg) packet with 5 milliliters (mL) of water or mix the contents of a 10-mg packet with 15 mL of water. Do not use other liquids or food.Stir well. Let the mixture thicken for 2 to 3 minutes.Stir again and drink the medicine within 30 minutes.If there is any medicine left, add more water, stir, and drink immediately.To prepare the oral packet for a feeding tube: Add 5 mL of water to a catheter-tipped syringe. Then add the contents of a 2.5-mg packet (or use 15 mL of water for the 10-mg packet).Shake the syringe right away. Let the mixture thicken for 2 to 3 minutes.Shake the syringe once more. Give the medicine through the tube within 30 minutes.Refill the syringe with an equal amount of water and shake it. Use the water to flush the tube to make sure all the medicine is given.
Follow the instructions on the medicine label if you are using this medicine without a prescription. If you are using the over-the-counter medicine, do not take it for more than 14 days or use the treatment more often than every 4 months unless your doctor tells you to.
This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Capsule or tablet: Swallow whole. Do not crush or chew it.If you cannot swallow the capsule, you may open it and pour the medicine into a small amount of applesauce. Stir this mixture well and swallow it without chewing. To help make sure you get the full dose, drink a full glass of water.
First-Omeprazole contraindications
This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to omeprazole or similar medicines.
First-Omeprazole warnings
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, lupus, or osteoporosis.
This medicine may cause the following problems: Kidney problemsIncreased risk of broken bones in the hip, wrist, or spine (more likely if used several times per day or longer than 1 year)LupusFundic gland polyps (abnormal growth in the upper part of your stomach)
This medicine can cause diarrhea. Call your doctor if the diarrhea becomes severe, does not stop, or is bloody. Do not take any medicine to stop diarrhea until you have talked to your doctor. Diarrhea can occur 2 months or more after you stop taking this medicine.
Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
First-Omeprazole interactions
Do not use omeprazole if you are also using medicines that contain rilpivirine.
Some medicines can affect how omeprazole works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Amoxicillin, atazanavir, cilostazol, citalopram, clarithromycin, clopidogrel, cyclosporine, dasatinib, digoxin, disulfiram, erlotinib, itraconazole, ketoconazole, methotrexate, mycophenolate mofetil, nelfinavir, nilotinib, phenytoin, rifampin, saquinavir, St John's wort, tacrolimus, voriconazoleBenzodiazepine medicine (including diazepam)Blood thinner (including warfarin)Diuretic (water pill)Iron supplements
This medicine can cause diarrhea. Call your doctor if the diarrhea becomes severe, does not stop, or is bloody. Do not take any medicine to stop diarrhea until you have talked to your doctor. Diarrhea can occur 2 months or more after you stop taking this medicine.
Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.
Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
First-Omeprazole side effects
Serious Side Effects
Blistering, peeling, red skin rash
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, weight loss
Joint pain, rash on your cheeks or arms that gets worse in the sun
Fever, joint pain, swelling in the body, unusual weight gain, change in how much or how often you urinate
Severe diarrhea, stomach cramps
Seizures, dizziness, uneven heartbeat, muscle cramps or twitching
Less Serious Side Effects
Mild diarrhea or stomach pain
Headache