Omeprazole Tablets and Requip XL

• Generic Name: omeprazole
• Dosage Forms: tablet, delayed release
• Other Brand Names:

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

Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor that decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach.

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

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

Over-the-counter (OTC) omeprazole is used to help control heartburn that occurs 2 or more days per week. The OTC brand of omeprazole must be taken as a course on a regular basis for 14 days in a row.

• Generic Name: ropinirole
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated, extended release
• Other Brand Names: Requip, Requip XL, ReQuip Follow on Pack, ReQuip Starter Pack, Repreve, Requip Starter Kit

Requip XL has some of the same effects as a chemical called dopamine, which occurs naturally in your body. Low levels of dopamine in the brain are associated with Parkinson's disease.

Requip XL is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease (stiffness, tremors, muscle spasms, and poor muscle control). This medicine is also used to treat restless legs syndrome (RLS).

Only immediate-release Requip XL (Requip) is approved to treat either Parkinson symptoms or RLS. Extended-release this medicine (Requip XL) is approved only to treat Parkinson symptoms.

Parkinson's and RLS are two separate disorders. Having one of these conditions will not cause you to have the other condition.

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