Drug Facts
OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION
| Active Ingredients(in each capsule) | Purpose |
| Omeprazole 20 mg | Acid reducer |
| Sodium Bicarbonate 1100 mg | Allows absorption of this omeprazole product |
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 reactionsSymptoms may include:skin reddeningblistersrashIf 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 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.
OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION
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
OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
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, although some people get complete relief of symptoms within 24 hours
Other information
- each capsule contains: sodium 303 mg
- read the directions, warnings and accompanying label information before use
- store at 20°- 25°C (68°-77°F)
- tamper-evident: do not use if the blue band around the capsule is missing or broken. Do not use if foil inner seal imprinted with "Sealed for your protection" is missing, open or broken.
- keep product out of high heat and humidity
- protect product from moisture
Inactive Ingredients
FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C blue no. 2 aluminum lake, FD&C red no. 40, gelatin, polysorbate 80, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium starch glycolate, sodium stearyl fumarate, titanium dioxide