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A member asked:

I was just prescribed omeprazole 20mg capsules for heartburn. im on day 7. i forgot to take it - can i take an otc 20mg tablet instead?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Same: Omeprazole 20 mg is OTC. The answer is yes.

Dr Hegab and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/25/2019

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