Label: PRILOSEC OTC- omeprazole magnesium tablet, delayed release

  • NDC Code(s): 37000-455-01, 37000-455-02, 37000-455-03, 37000-455-04, view more
    37000-455-05
  • Packager: The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: New Drug Application

Drug Label Information

Updated August 29, 2023

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    Drug Facts

  • Active ingredient (in each tablet)

    Omeprazole delayed-release tablet 20 mg (equivalent to 20.6 mg omeprazole magnesium)

  • Purpose

    Acid reducer

  • Use

    • treats frequent heartburn (occurs 2 or more days a week)
    • not intended for immediate relief of heartburn; this drug may take 1 to 4 days for full effect
  • Warnings

    Allergy Alert:

    • Do not use if you are allergic to omeprazole
    • Omeprazole may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include: • skin reddening • blisters • rash

    If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

  • DO NOT USE

    Do not use if you have:

    • trouble or pain swallowing food, vomiting with blood, or bloody or black stools
    • heartburn with lightheadedness, sweating or dizziness
    • chest pain or shoulder pain with shortness of breath; sweating; pain spreading to arms, neck or shoulders; or lightheadedness
    • frequent chest pain


    These may be signs of a serious condition. See your doctor.

  • Ask a doctor before use if you have

    • had heartburn over 3 months. This may be a sign of a more serious condition.
    • frequent wheezing, particularly with heartburn
    • unexplained weight loss
    • nausea or vomiting
    • stomach pain
  • Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

    taking a prescription drug.
    Acid reducers may interact with certain prescription drugs.

  • Stop use and ask a doctor if:

    • your heartburn continues or worsens
    • you need to take this product for more than 14 days
    • you need to take more than 1 course of treatment every 4 months
    • you get diarrhea
    • you develop a rash or joint pain
  • PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING

    If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

  • KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

    Keep out of reach of children.

  • OVERDOSAGE

    In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

  • Directions

    • for adults 18 years of age and older
    • this product is to be used once a day (every 24 hours), every day for 14 days
    • it may take 1 to 4 days for full effect; some people get complete relief of symptoms within 24 hours

      14-Day Course of Treatment
      • swallow 1 tablet with a glass of water before eating in the morning
      • take every day for 14 days
      • do not take more than 1 tablet a day
      • do not use for more than 14 days unless directed by your doctor
      • swallow whole. Do not chew or crush tablets.
      Repeated 14-Day Courses (if needed)
      • you may repeat a 14-day course every 4 months
      • do not take for more than 14 days or more often than every 4 months unless directed by a doctor
    • children under 18 years of age: ask a doctor. Heartburn in children may sometimes be caused by a serious condition.
  • Other information

    • read the directions and warnings before use
    • keep the carton. It contains important information.
    • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F) and protect from moisture
  • Inactive ingredients

    glyceryl monostearate, hydroxypropyl cellulose, 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

  • Questions?

    1-800-289-9181

  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Safety Feature - Do not use if tablet blister unit is open or torn.

  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Dist. by Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati, OH 45202

    Product of Sweden

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 14 Tablet Carton

    See current Drug Facts

    NDC 37000-455-03

    Treats FREQUENT Heartburn! 24 HR

    PrilosecOTC®

    omeprazole delayed-release tablets

    20 mg / acid reducer

    28 TABLETS
    Two 14-day courses of treatment

    May take 1 to 4 days for full effect

    455

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    PRILOSEC OTC 
    omeprazole magnesium tablet, delayed release
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:37000-455
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    OMEPRAZOLE MAGNESIUM (UNII: 426QFE7XLK) (OMEPRAZOLE - UNII:KG60484QX9) OMEPRAZOLE20.6 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    STARCH, RICE (UNII: 4DGK8B7I3S)  
    POVIDONE K60 (UNII: SZR7Z3Q2YH)  
    HYDROXYPROPYL CELLULOSE (UNII: RFW2ET671P)  
    HYPROMELLOSES (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)  
    FERRIC OXIDE RED (UNII: 1K09F3G675)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    PARAFFIN (UNII: I9O0E3H2ZE)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 6000 (UNII: 30IQX730WE)  
    POLYSORBATE 80 (UNII: 6OZP39ZG8H)  
    SODIUM STEARYL FUMARATE (UNII: 7CV7WJK4UI)  
    SUCROSE (UNII: C151H8M554)  
    TALC (UNII: 7SEV7J4R1U)  
    GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE (UNII: 230OU9XXE4)  
    TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    TRIETHYL CITRATE (UNII: 8Z96QXD6UM)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorpinkScoreno score
    ShapeOVALSize15mm
    FlavorImprint Code P
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:37000-455-011 in 1 POUCH; Type 0: Not a Combination Product07/14/2003
    2NDC:37000-455-021 in 1 CARTON07/14/2003
    214 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    3NDC:37000-455-032 in 1 CARTON07/14/2003
    31 in 1 CARTON
    314 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    4NDC:37000-455-043 in 1 CARTON07/14/2003
    41 in 1 CARTON
    414 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    5NDC:37000-455-051 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product07/14/2003
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    NDANDA02122907/14/2003
    Labeler - The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company (004238200)
    Registrant - AstraZeneca AB (Sweden) (876516568)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Minakem Dunkerque Production277412599api manufacture(37000-455)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Dishman Pharmaceuticals and Chemicals Ltd915628142api manufacture(37000-455)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Anderson Brecon Inc.053217022pack(37000-455)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Sonoco Display and Packaging129850751pack(37000-455)