Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
Package/Label Principal Display Panel CLINICALLY PROVEN TO Treat Frequent Heartburn Zegerid OTC ® Omeprazole & Sodium Bicarbonate Capsules 20 mg / 1100 mg ACID REDUCER / ALLOWS ABSORPTION OF THIS OMEPRAZOLE PRODUCT 14 CAPSULES 24 HOUR One 14-Day Course of Treatment MAY TAKE 1 TO 4 DAYS FOR FULL EFFECT zegerid-omeprazole-&-sodium-bicarbonate-carton-image.jpg
- Package/Label Principal Display Panel CLINICALLY PROVEN TO Treat Frequent Heartburn Zegerid OTC ® Omeprazole & Sodium Bicarbonate Capsules 20 mg / 1100 mg ACID REDUCER / ALLOWS ABSORPTION OF THIS OMEPRAZOLE PRODUCT 14 CAPSULES 24 HOUR One 14-Day Course of Treatment MAY TAKE 1 TO 4 DAYS FOR FULL EFFECT zegerid-omeprazole-&-sodium-bicarbonate-carton-image.jpg
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, although some people get complete relief of symptoms within 24 hours 14-Day Course of Treatment • swallow 1 capsule with a glass of water at least 1 hour before eating in the morning • take every day for 14 days • do not take more than 1 capsule a day • do not chew or crush the capsule • do not open capsule and sprinkle on food • do not use for more than 14 days unless directed by your doctor Repeated 14-Day Courses (in 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 allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away. 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. Ask a doctor before use if you have • 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 • a sodium-restricted diet Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug. Acid reducers may interact with certain prescription drugs. 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 If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).
Purpose
Purpose Acid reducer Allows absorption of this omeprazole product
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 (1-800-222-1222).
Questions
Questions or comments? Call 1-888-4-ZEG-OTC (1-888-493-4682) between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday
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