Demerol (Meperidine Syrup and Oral Solution) and Prilosec

• Generic Name: meperidine
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Demerol, Demerol HCl, Meperitab

• It is used to ease pain.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.

• Generic Name: omeprazole
• Dosage Forms: capsule, delayed release; granule, delayed release
• Other Brand Names:

  FIRST Omeprazole, Omeprazole + SyrSpend SF Alka, Prilosec, Prilosec OTC, Prilosec, Prilosec OTC, Zegerid>

Prilosec (omeprazole) is a proton pump inhibitor that decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach.

Prilosec is used to treat symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other conditions caused by excess stomach acid. Prilosec is also used to promote healing of erosive esophagitis (damage to your esophagus caused by stomach acid).

Prilosec may also be given together with antibiotics to treat gastric ulcer caused by infection with Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori).

Over-the-counter Prilosec OTC is used to help control heartburn that occurs 2 or more days per week. Prilosec OTC must be taken as a course for 14 days in a row.

Prilosec may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.