Prilosec OTC is a medicine that contains omeprazole magnesium which treats frequent heartburn. The acid-reducer comes in pill form and you take it everyday in a 14 day period to relieve heartburn. Prilosec OTC works by directly blocking many of the active stomach pumps that produce acid before they start. Prilosec OTC is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). The way Prilosec OTC works to fight heartburn sets it in a whole separate class from other treatments such as histamine blockers or antacids.

Active Ingredients (in each tablet): Omeprazole magnesium delayed-release tablet 20.6 mg (equiv. to 20 mg omeprazole - acid reducer) Inactive Ingredients: Glyceral Monostearate, Hydroxypropylcellulose, Hypromellose, Iron Oxide, Magnesium Stearate, Methacrylic Acid Copolymer, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Paraffin, Polyethylene Glycol 6000, Polysorbate 80, Polyvinylpyrrolidone, Sodium Stearyl Fumarate, Starch, Sucrose, Talc, Titanium Dioxide, Triethyl Citrate

Its the first proton pump inhibitor (PPI) to be available over the counter for the treatment of frequent heartburn. Its for people with frequent heartburn (two or more days per week). One pill a day works to relieve heartburn for up to 24 hours. Prilosec OTC is to be used once a day for 14 days, or as directed by your doctor. Prilosec OTC is available over the counter for frequent heartburn. Use as directed for 14 days for treating frequent heartburn. Not for immediate relief. Just one pill per day gives complete relief Omeprazole delayed-release tablets 20mg / acid reducer