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Taking Prilosec or Other Potent Acid Blocker? Who Should Reconsider and How to Stop

Potent acid blockers (called proton pump inhibitors) work well to block stomach acid, but generally they're intended to treat short episodes of heartburn or reflux. There are risks to long-term use.

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Over the counter drugs and supplements may contain dangerous toxins or unapproved drug ingredients, so people who take them may be risking serious health problems.

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Potent acid blockers (called proton pump inhibitors) work well to block stomach acid, but generally they're intended to treat short episodes of heartburn or reflux. There are risks to long-term use.

Over the counter drugs and supplements may contain dangerous toxins or unapproved drug ingredients, so people who take them may be risking serious health problems.

You can safely dispose of dangerous expired and unwanted prescription drugs on Take Back Day, this Saturday, April 28.

The more medications you take increases the likelihood that mistakes could occur.

With a little knowledge and care, it is possible to give children medicines safely, responsibly and confidently.

When your child’s health care provider recommends an over-the-counter medicine, it’s important to make sure you have answers to these questions.

Take proper precautions to keep your kids safe.

It's important for parents to properly educate and supervise their kids' medicine use.

According to this Safe Kids Worldwide report, the medicines kids most commonly get into belong to their grandparents.

Creating an action plan is one way to know that you and your entire family are using and storing medicines safely in your home.

Accuracy is important when it comes to taking medicine or giving medicine to family members.

Medicine errors and misuse of commonly available over-the-counter medications result in thousands of emergency room visits for children.

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With a little knowledge and care, it is possible to give children medicines safely, responsibly and confidently. 

When your child’s health care provider recommends an over-the-counter medicine, it’s important to make sure you have answers to these questions. 