Plegridy and Prilosec OTC

• Generic Name: peginterferon beta-1a
• Dosage Forms: subcutaneous injection
• Other Brand Names: Plegridy, Plegridy Pen, Plegridy Pen Starter Pack, Plegridy Starter Pack

Plegridy (peginterferon beta-1a) is made from human proteins. Interferons stimulate the body's immune responses to infection or disease.

Plegridy is used to treat relapsing multiple sclerosis (MS) in adults who are 18 to 65 years old.

Plegridy will not cure multiple sclerosis, it will only decrease the frequency of relapse symptoms.

• Generic Name: omeprazole
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

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

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

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

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

Over-the-counter (OTC) Prilosec OTC is used in adults to help control heartburn that occurs 2 or more days per week. Prilosec OTC not for immediate relief of heartburn symptoms. OTC this medicine must be taken on a regular basis for 14 days in a row.

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