Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL NDC 83324-011-42 See Current Drug Facts Compare to Prilosec OTC ® * Omeprazole Delayed-Release Tablets 20 mg Acid Reducer Treats FREQUENT Heartburn! Occuring 2 Or More Days A Week 24 HR One 14-day course of treatment May take 1 to 4 days for full effect 14 TABLETS omeprazole-14s-carton label-front-panel label-back-panel
- PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL NDC 83324-011-42 See Current Drug Facts Compare to Prilosec OTC ® * Omeprazole Delayed-Release Tablets 20 mg Acid Reducer Treats FREQUENT Heartburn! Occuring 2 Or More Days A Week 24 HR One 14-day course of treatment May take 1 to 4 days for full effect 14 TABLETS omeprazole-14s-carton label-front-panel label-back-panel
Overview
Use • 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
Indications & Usage
Use • 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
Dosage & Administration
Directions • 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 tablet with a glass of water before eating in the morning • take every day for 14 days • do not take more than 1 tablet a day • do not use for more than 14 days unless directed by your doctor • swallow whole. Do not chew or crush tablets. 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.
Warnings & Precautions
Warnings 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 allergy reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
Purpose
Purpose Acid reducer
Do Not Use
Do not use if you have: • 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.
Stop Use & Ask a Doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor if: • 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
Keep Out of Reach of Children
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
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