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What Is Lansoprazole?
It is available as a prescription and OTC under Prevacid, SoluTab, and Prevacid 24HR.
What Is Omeprazole?
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Omeprazole is FDA-approved to treat the following conditions:
Children as young as 1 year old can take omeprazole.
Omeprazole is available for administration as a DR capsule and tablet and as granules for suspension.
It is available as a prescription and OTC under the brand names Prilosec and Prilosec OTC.
Omeprazole promotes GI healing by decreasing the production of stomach acid.
How Quickly Does Each Drug Work?
Neither medication should be taken for the immediate relief of heartburn-related symptoms.
Side Effects and Safety
There are no significant differences in side effects among varying types of PPIs.
An analysis of PPI clinical trials found that the PPI esomeprazole was more effective in GERD treatment than omeprazole.
Otherwise, no significant differences were identified among the PPIs tested.
Alternative Treatment Options
Lifestyle changes can help manage symptoms of GERD.
Certain foodsor drinks can trigger GERD symptoms.
They are both available as prescription medications and OTC.
They have different active ingredients and are effectively used at different doses.
Understanding the differences between these drugs is an important step in choosing the best and most appropriate therapy.
Neither medication is intended for long-term use.
If symptoms have not improved after taking either medication as directed, consult your healthcare provider.
Do not store PPIs in bathrooms or other areas susceptible to high heat, light, or moisture.
They should be kept out of the sight and reach of children and pets.
PPIs are typically well-tolerated.
Side effects are more likely to occur with long-term use of the medication, so use it as directed.
DailyMed.Label: Prevacid- lansoprazole capsule, delayed release Prevacid Solutab- lansoprazole tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release.
DailyMed.Label: Prilosec - omeprazole magnesium capsule.
StatPearls.Proton pump inhibitors (PPI).
DailyMed.Label: Talicia- omeprazole magnesium, amoxicillin and rifabutin capsule, delayed release.
DailyMed.Label: Zegerid - omeprazole, sodium bicarbonate capsule.
DailyMed.Label: Konvomep- omeprazole and sodium bicarbonate kit.
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