Omeprazole is a generic medication that’s used in adults and some children
Generic omeprazole is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower
The treatment duration should be for as long as clinically necessary
The only difference between the over the counter Nexium (esomeprazole) and the prescription Nexium are the doses available
Over-the-counter (OTC) omeprazole is used in adults to help control heartburn that occurs 2 or more days per week
Prilosec OTC is a once-a-day medication with lasting acid reduction for up to 24-hours
Descriptions
They’re effective medications for treating gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Prescription Prilosec OTC is a delayed-release 20 mg tablet that must be taken before eating once a day, every day for 14 days
Research has also shown that Prilosec and OTC versions of Prevacid will work just as well as the pricier prescription PPIs
Prilosec is also available as a prescription drug
Do not take for more than 14 days or more often than every 4 months unless directed by a doctor
Omeprazole oral capsule is a prescription drug that’s only available in a generic form
70 for the most common version, by using a GoodRx coupon