742 prilosec20 Pill — PURPLE CAPSULE, 17mm — Omeprazole

Imprint	742 / prilosec20
Colour	PURPLE
Shape	CAPSULE
Size	17
Strength	OMEPRAZOLE MAGNESIUM 20 mg
Dosage form	Capsule, Delayed Release
Manufacturer	AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
NDC	0186-0742
Schedule	—
Availability	Drug For Further Processing
Ingredients	OMEPRAZOLE MAGNESIUM[OMEPRAZOLE]

What does this imprint mean?

The imprint "742 prilosec20" is a code stamped or printed on the tablet or capsule by the manufacturer, used to identify the drug, its strength and the maker.

Active ingredient

Omeprazole

Uses and warnings

Drug classOmeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI), specifically a "substituted benzimidazole" that "suppresses gastric acid secretion by specific inhibition of the H+/K+ ATPase enzyme system" at the stomachUsesOmepra...

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How to identify this pill

• Check the imprint matches exactly: "742 prilosec20".
• Confirm the colour (PURPLE) and shape (CAPSULE).
• Compare the size (17) against a ruler if possible.
• When in doubt, confirm with a pharmacist before taking any medication.

742 prilosec20 Pill — PURPLE CAPSULE, 17mm — Omeprazole

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