Omeprazole (
Prilosec®) is used for treating certain conditions related to the esophagus, stomach, and intestines. Healthcare providers often prescribe omeprazole medicine for acid reflux, ulcers, and pathological hypersecretory conditions.
The medication is a type of proton pump inhibitor that works by decreasing acid production in the stomach. It comes in capsule form and is typically taken once or twice a day, depending on the condition being treated.
In clinical studies that used omeprazole medicine for acid reflux, up to 56 percent of people had complete relief from their
GERD (
gastroesophageal reflux disease) symptoms. These studies also showed that the drug helped to heal esophagitis due to GERD and helped keep erosive esophagitis from returning.
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