Prilosec

The effects of Prilosec during pregnancy have not been adequately studied. If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, inform your doctor immediately. Avoid combined therapy with clarithromycin unless there is no alternative. Prilosec (and clarithromycin) may appear in breast milk and could affect a nursing infant. If this medication is essential to your health, your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding until your treatment with this medication is finished.

Recommended dosage

ADULTS

Short-term Treatment of Active Duodenal Ulcer

The usual dose is 20 milligrams once a day. Most people heal within 4 weeks, although some require an additional 4 weeks of Prilosec therapy.

Treatment of Duodenal Ulcers Caused by H. Pylori

In combination therapy with clarithromycin alone, the usual dosage is 40 milligrams of Prilosec once daily and 500 milligrams of clarithromycin 3 times a day for 14 days, followed by 20 milligrams of Prilosec once daily for an additional 14 days.

If amoxicillin is included in the treatment, the recommended dosage is 20 milligrams of Prilosec, 500 milligrams of clarithromycin, and 1,000 milligrams of amoxicillin twice a day for 10 days, followed by 20 milligrams of Prilosec once daily for an additional 18 days.

Gastric Ulcer

The usual dose is 40 milligrams once a day for 4 to 8 weeks.

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

The usual dose for people with symptoms of GERD is 20 milligrams daily for up to 4 weeks. For erosive esophagitis accompanied by GERD symptoms, the usual dose is 20 milligrams a day for 4 to 8 weeks.

The dose may be continued to maintain healing.

Pathological Hypersecretory Conditions

The usual starting dose is 60 milligrams once a day. If you take more than 80 milligrams a day, your doctor will divide the total into smaller doses. The dosing will be based on your needs.

CHILDREN 2 TO 16 YEARS OLD

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and Acid-Related Disorders

For children weighing less than 44 pounds, the usual dose is 10 milligrams a day. For those weighing 44 pounds or more, the usual dose is 20 milligrams a day. For children with erosive esophagitis, your doctor will determine the correct dose based on the child's weight.