Omeprazole Delayed-release Tablets, 20 mg

Active ingredient(in each tablet)

Omeprazole USP 20 mg

Purpose

Acid reducer

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

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:

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

• 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

Ask a docotor befor 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

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)

Directions

14-Day Course of Treatment

Repeated 14-Day Courses (if needed)

• 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

Other information

• read the directions and warnings before use
• keep the carton. It contains important information.
• store at 20 to 25° C (68 to 77° F) and protect from moisture

Inactive ingredients

anhydrous lactose, hypromellose, hypromellose acetate succinate, iron oxide red, iron oxide yellow, lactose monohydrate, methyl cellulose, monoethanolamine, propylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium starch glycolate, sodium stearate, sodium stearyl fumarate, talc, titanium dioxide and triethyl citrate.

The imprinting ink contains ammonium hydroxide, black iron oxide, n-butyl alcohol, propylene glycol and shellac.

Tips of Managing Heartburn

• Do not lie flat or bend over after eating
• Do not wear tight-fitting clothing around the stomach
• Do not eat before bedtime
• Raise the head of your bed
• Avoid heartburn-causing foods such as rich, spicy, fatty or fried foods, chocolate, caffeine, alcohol and certain fruits and vegetables
• Eat slowly and avoid big meals
• If overweight, lose weight
• Quit smoking