Omeprazole Tablets and Tolmetin

• 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: tolmetin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

  Tolectin, Tolectin DS, Tolectin 600

Tolmetin is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.

Tolmetin is used to treat pain or inflammation caused by osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis. Tolmetin is also used to treat juvenile rheumatoid arthritis in children who are at least 2 years old.

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