Same molecule as Prilosec OTC (brand)
The brand name heartburn medication your doctor recognizes. Here's when the brand matters and when the generic saves you $6.
Prilosec OTC 20mg 14ct. Original brand proton pump inhibitor. 24 hour heartburn control. The same omeprazole for patients who trust the brand name.
Ships within 1 to 2 business days from our pharmacy. Free shipping on subscriptions and orders over $50.
The protocol.
- Take 1 tablet once daily, 30 to 60 minutes before breakfast
- Complete the full 14 day course
- Do not crush or chew. Swallow whole.
- Do not use for more than 14 days without physician guidance
- May repeat after 4 months if symptoms return
Safe for. Use with caution.
Safe for
- Frequent heartburn, 2 or more days per week
- Patients who prefer brand name consistency
- GERD management with physician direction
- Healing esophageal irritation from reflux
Use with caution
- Not for immediate symptom relief.
- Long term use. Monitor B12 and magnesium.
- Take 30 to 60 minutes before breakfast. Timing is critical.
- Do not use if allergic to PPIs.
Before you buy just the tablet, look at this.
Fairview Acid Defense Protocol$22.99
- Generic Omeprazole 28ct (double the supply of this Prilosec)
- Generic Famotidine 50ct
- Calcium Carbonate 96ct
- Pepto-Bismol 8oz
Individual total: $28.20 → Kit: $22.99 → You save $5.21.
Plus you skip the $50 minimum entirely.
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What chain pharmacies never explain.
Prilosec OTC and Generic Omeprazole 20mg contain the identical active ingredient at the identical dose. The FDA's bioequivalence standard requires generics to perform within 80 to 125 percent of the brand name product's blood concentration profile.
At Fairview, we carry both products because honesty is the brand. The complete and transparent comparison: Prilosec OTC 14ct contains omeprazole 20mg. Generic Omeprazole 28ct contains omeprazole 20mg. Mechanism, clinical efficacy, and FDA approval are identical. Fairview prices: Prilosec $15.03 for 14 tablets ($1.07 per tablet). Generic $10.65 for 28 tablets ($0.38 per tablet).
Dr. Mike's recommendation: if you have a strong preference for brand name products or if a physician specifically prescribed Prilosec by name, this is a quality product at Fairview prices. For everyone else: the generic omeprazole at $10.65 for 28 tablets is the same medication at 64 percent less per dose.
I carry Prilosec OTC because some patients, particularly those who have been prescribed it by name or have had a positive experience with it specifically, prefer brand name products. That preference is valid and I respect it. Prilosec OTC is a well made product at a fair price here at Fairview. The active molecule is omeprazole 20mg, and the same timing rules apply: take it 30 to 60 minutes before your first meal, complete the 14 day course, and give it 3 to 4 days to reach full effect. If you're deciding between Prilosec and the generic: they are the same drug. The generic is the better financial decision. But if brand preference gives you confidence in the medication, that psychological benefit is also real.
Dr. Mike Acheampong, PharmD, MPH. Fairview Pharmacy, Hattiesburg, MS.
Questions, answered.
Is the generic really the same as the brand?
Yes, by FDA requirement. Generic medications must contain the same active ingredient, at the same dose, in the same form, with the same route of administration as the brand name product. The FDA's bioequivalence standard requires generics to perform within 80 to 125 percent of the brand's absorption profile. Same active ingredient is not a marketing claim. It's a regulatory fact.
How soon will my order ship?
Orders ship within 1 to 2 business days from our pharmacy in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. You'll receive a tracking number once your package leaves the pharmacy. Free shipping on orders over $50. Kit purchases skip the $50 minimum entirely.
What is your return policy?
Unopened products in their original sealed packaging can be returned within 30 days of delivery for a refund. For safety reasons, opened medications are not returnable. If something arrives damaged or incorrect, contact us within 7 days and we'll make it right.
Can I take this with my prescription medications?
Many OTC gut products interact with common prescriptions, particularly thyroid medication, blood thinners, certain antibiotics, and other PPIs. We strongly recommend a free pharmacist consultation before ordering if you take any prescription medication. Call us at the pharmacy. Free consultation, no appointment.
Is this safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
Gut products vary significantly in pregnancy safety. Simethicone, calcium carbonate, and psyllium fiber are generally considered safe across all trimesters. PPIs (omeprazole) and Pepto-Bismol require physician guidance during pregnancy. Loperamide and laxatives should be discussed with your OB. Before ordering during pregnancy or breastfeeding, please request a free pharmacist consultation.
One product is good. The kit is the protocol.
Dr. Mike doesn't hand patients single products. He hands them protocols. The Fairview Acid Defense Protocol is the full version of what most people need. And it skips the $50 minimum.