comedian Larry the Cable Guy The marketing campaign will continue to feature comedian Larry the Cable Guy, who has acted as a Prilosec OTC spokesperson since last year.

Omeprazole was first made in 1979 by Swedish AB Hässle, part of Astra AB. It was the first of the proton pump inhibitors (PPI). Astra AB, now AstraZeneca, launched it as an ulcer medicine under the name Losec in Sweden.

It contains one active ingredient: Omeprazole, in its salt form Omeprazole magnesium. Omeprazole is a medication used to improve the symptoms of heartburn, and to treat related conditions such as ulcers, tissue damage and infection with the bacteria called H.

Omeprazole, often referred to by its American trade name Prilosec, is a drug used to treat digestive system conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and peptic ulcer disease. In 1989, Astra AB (now AstraZeneca) began to market it as the first commercial proton pump inhibitor (PPI).

Long-term Prilosec use has been linked to kidney damage, bone fractures and other dangerous side effects. Unlike prescription Prilosec, Prilosec OTC is safe to treat frequent heartburn. Board-certified physicians medically review Drugwatch content to ensure its accuracy and quality.

It's a marketing gimmick more in line with the grocery aisles than the more staid medicine aisle and helps the pill compete more directly with flavored traditional antacids like Tums. P&G says the pills are coated with ingredients that give off a cooling sensation as soon as you put it in your mouth.

It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. This medication helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Omeprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs).

What Is Prilosec? Prilosec (omeprazole) is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) used for the treatment of conditions such as ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, which are all caused by stomach acid. Prilosec is available in generic form.

Generally, you shouldn't use OTC omeprazole for longer than 14 days unless directed by a healthcare provider. For prescription omeprazole, you should take it as prescribed. Taking omeprazole for too long can cause side effects.

Omeprazole (Prilosec) is a medication commonly used to treat symptoms of heartburn and other conditions involving too much stomach acid. It's available both with a prescription and over the counter (OTC).

It contains one active ingredient: Omeprazole, in its salt form Omeprazole magnesium. Omeprazole is a medication used to improve the symptoms of heartburn, and to treat related conditions such as ulcers, tissue damage and infection with the bacteria called H.

Common Prilosec side effects include headache, stomach pain and nausea. Long-term Prilosec use has been linked to kidney damage, bone fractures and other dangerous side effects. Unlike prescription Prilosec, Prilosec OTC is safe to treat frequent heartburn.