cvs pharmacy, inc. omeprazole drug facts

Allergy alert:

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  do not use if you are allergic to omeprazole.
• •
  Omeprazole may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:
  • •
    skin reddening
  • •
    blisters
  • •
    rash

If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

Acid reducer

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  for adults 18 years of age and older
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  this product is to be used once a day (every 24 hours), every day for 14 days
• •
  it may take 1 to 4 days for full effect; some people get complete relief of symptoms within 24 hours
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  14-Day Course of Treatment
• •
  swallow 1 capsule with a glass of water before eating in the morning
• •
  take every day for 14 days
• •
  do not take more than 1 capsule a day
• •
  do not use for more than 14 days unless directed by your doctor
• •
  swallow whole. Do not chew or crush capsules.
•  
  Repeated 14-Day Courses (if needed)
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  you may repeat a 14-day course every 4 months
• •
  do not take for more than 14 days or more often than every 4 months unless directed by a doctor
• •
  children under 18 years of age: ask a doctor. Heartburn in children may sometimes be caused by a serious condition.

• •
  read the directions and warnings before use
• •
  keep the carton. It contains important information.
• •
  store at 20-25°C (68-77°F) and protect from moisture
• •
  FDA approved dissolution test specifications differ from USP

FD&C yellow # 6, ferric oxide, gelatin, glyceryl monostearate, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, meglumine, methacrylic acid copolymer, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, shellac, sodium lauryl sulfate, sugar spheres, talc, titanium dioxide, triethyl citrate

• •
  treats frequent heartburn (occurs 2 or more days a week)
• •
  not intended for immediate relief of heartburn; this drug may take 1 to 4 days for full effect

1-800-719-9260

• •
  trouble or pain swallowing food, vomiting with blood, or bloody or black stools
• •
  heartburn with lightheadedness, sweating or dizziness
• •
  chest pain or shoulder pain with shortness of breath; sweating; pain spreading to arms, neck or shoulders; or lightheadedness
• •
  frequent chest pain

These may be signs of a serious condition. See your doctor.

• •
  your heartburn continues or worsens
• •
  you need to take this product for more than 14 days
• •
  you need to take more than 1 course of treatment every 4 months
• •
  you get diarrhea
• •
  you develop a rash or joint pain

ask a health professional before use.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-888-222-1222).

Omeprazole delayed-release capsule 20 mg (equivalent to 20.6 mg omeprazole magnesium)

• •
  had heartburn over 3 months. This may be a sign of a more serious condition.
• •
  frequent wheezing, particularly with heartburn
• •
  unexplained weight loss
• •
  nausea or vomiting
• •
  stomach pain

CVS Health_®

Compare to the active ingredient in Prilosec OTC^®

MINI CAPSULES

Treats FREQUENT Heartburn!

TRIPLE PACK

3 X 14 COUNT BOTTLES INSIDE

Omeprazole

DELAYED-RELEASE CAPSULES, 20 mg

Acid reducer

See current Drug Facts

Actual Size

24 HOUR

42 MINI CAPSULES

Three 14-day courses of treatment

May take 1 to 4 days for full effect

taking a prescription drug. Acid reducers may interact with certain prescription drugs.

Allergy alert:

• •
  do not use if you are allergic to omeprazole.
• •
  Omeprazole may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:
  • •
    skin reddening
  • •
    blisters
  • •
    rash

If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

Acid reducer

• •
  for adults 18 years of age and older
• •
  this product is to be used once a day (every 24 hours), every day for 14 days
• •
  it may take 1 to 4 days for full effect; some people get complete relief of symptoms within 24 hours
•  
  14-Day Course of Treatment
• •
  swallow 1 capsule with a glass of water before eating in the morning
• •
  take every day for 14 days
• •
  do not take more than 1 capsule a day
• •
  do not use for more than 14 days unless directed by your doctor
• •
  swallow whole. Do not chew or crush capsules.
•  
  Repeated 14-Day Courses (if needed)
• •
  you may repeat a 14-day course every 4 months
• •
  do not take for more than 14 days or more often than every 4 months unless directed by a doctor
• •
  children under 18 years of age: ask a doctor. Heartburn in children may sometimes be caused by a serious condition.

• •
  read the directions and warnings before use
• •
  keep the carton. It contains important information.
• •
  store at 20-25°C (68-77°F) and protect from moisture
• •
  FDA approved dissolution test specifications differ from USP

FD&C yellow # 6, ferric oxide, gelatin, glyceryl monostearate, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, meglumine, methacrylic acid copolymer, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, shellac, sodium lauryl sulfate, sugar spheres, talc, titanium dioxide, triethyl citrate

• •
  treats frequent heartburn (occurs 2 or more days a week)
• •
  not intended for immediate relief of heartburn; this drug may take 1 to 4 days for full effect

1-800-719-9260

• •
  trouble or pain swallowing food, vomiting with blood, or bloody or black stools
• •
  heartburn with lightheadedness, sweating or dizziness
• •
  chest pain or shoulder pain with shortness of breath; sweating; pain spreading to arms, neck or shoulders; or lightheadedness
• •
  frequent chest pain

These may be signs of a serious condition. See your doctor.

• •
  your heartburn continues or worsens
• •
  you need to take this product for more than 14 days
• •
  you need to take more than 1 course of treatment every 4 months
• •
  you get diarrhea
• •
  you develop a rash or joint pain

ask a health professional before use.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-888-222-1222).

Omeprazole delayed-release capsule 20 mg (equivalent to 20.6 mg omeprazole magnesium)

• •
  had heartburn over 3 months. This may be a sign of a more serious condition.
• •
  frequent wheezing, particularly with heartburn
• •
  unexplained weight loss
• •
  nausea or vomiting
• •
  stomach pain

CVS Health_®

Compare to the active ingredient in Prilosec OTC^®

MINI CAPSULES

Treats FREQUENT Heartburn!

TRIPLE PACK

3 X 14 COUNT BOTTLES INSIDE

Omeprazole

DELAYED-RELEASE CAPSULES, 20 mg

Acid reducer

See current Drug Facts

Actual Size

24 HOUR

42 MINI CAPSULES

Three 14-day courses of treatment

May take 1 to 4 days for full effect

taking a prescription drug. Acid reducers may interact with certain prescription drugs.