Omeprazole

Prilosec, Prilosec OTC, First-Omeprazole, and generics
In combination with sodium bicarbonate: Zegerid, Zegerid OTC, and generics
Gastric acid pump inhibitor

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Key
  • Caps, sustained release: 10, 20, 40 mg; may contain magnesium
  • Tabs, delayed release (Prilosec OTC and generics; OTC): 20 mg; may contain magnesium
  • Oral suspension:
    • First-Omeprazole: 2 mg/mL (90, 150, 300 mL); contains benzyl alcohol
    • Compounded formulation: 2 mg/mL; contains ∼0.5 mEq sodium bicarbonate per 1 mg drug
  • Granules for oral suspension (Prilosec): 2.5 and 10 mg packets (30s); contains magnesium
  • In combination with sodium bicarbonate:
    • Powder for oral suspension (Zegerid and generics): 20, 40 mg packets (30s); each packet (regardless of strength) contains 1680 mg (20 mEq) sodium bicarbonate
    • Caps, immediate release (Zegerid, Zegerid OTC, and generics): 20 mg (OTC), 40 mg; each capsule (regardless of strength) contains 1100 mg (13.1 mEq) sodium bicarbonate
    • Chewable tabs (Zegerid): 20 and 40 mg; each tab (regardless of strength) contains 600 mg (7.1 mEq) sodium bicarbonate and 700 mg magnesium hydroxide

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