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Active ingredient(s)

Omeprazole 20 mgSodium Bicarbonate 1100 mg


Purpose

Acid reducerAllows absorption of this omeprazole product


Use(s)

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

Warnings

Allergy alert: Do not use if you are allergic to omeprazole


Do not use if you have:

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

  • touble or pain swallowing food
  • vomiting with blood
  • bloody or black stools

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • had heartburn over 3 months.  This may be a sign of a more serious condition.
  • heartburn with lightheadedness, sweating or diziness
  • chest pain or shoulder pain with shortness of breath; sweating; pain spreading to arms, neck or shoulder; or lightheadedness
  • frequent chest pain
  • 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

  • warfarin, clopidogrel or cilostazol (blood-thinning medicines)
  • prescription antifungal or anti-yeast medicines
  • diazepam (anxiety medicine)
  • digoxin (heart medicine)
  • tacrolimus or Mycophenolate mofetil (immune system medicine)
  • prescription antiretrovirals (medicines for HIV infection)
  • Methotrexate (arthiritis medicine)
  • any other prescription drugs, Sodium bicarbonate 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

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 contract a Poison Control Center right away.


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 direction, warnings and accompanying label information before use
  • store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 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 is missing, open or broken.
  • keep product out of high heat and humidity
  • prtect product from moisture

Inactive Ingredients

citric acid, croscarmellose sodium, FD&C Blue # 1, FD&C Red # 3, gelatin, magnesium stearate NF, pharmaceutical ink, polysorbate 80, potassium hydroxide NF, potassium sorbate, propylene glycol, Shellac,sodium lauryl sulphate, titanium dioxide,    


How Omeprazole and Sodium Bicarbonate Capsules Work For Your Frequent Heartburn

Omeprazole and sodium bcarbonate capsules work differently form other OTC heartburn products, such as antacids and other acid reducers. Omeprazole and sodium bicarbonate capsules stop acid production at the source-the acid pump that produces stomach acid. Omeprazole and sodium bicarbonate capsules are to be used once a day (every 24 hours), every day for 14 days.


What to Expect When Using Omeprazole and Sodium Bicarbonate Capsules

Omeprazole and sodium bicarbonate capsules is a different type of medicine from antacids and other acid reducers. Omeprazole and sodium bicarbonate capsules may take 1 to 4 days for full effect, although some people get complete relief of symptoms within 24 hours. Make sure you take the entire 14 days of dosing to treat your frequent heartburn.


Tips for Managing Heartburn

  • Do not lie flat or bend over soon after eating.
  • Do not eat late at night or just before bedtime.
  • Certain foods or drinks are more likelhy to cause heartburn, such as rich, spicy, fatty and fried foods, chocolate, caffeine, alcohol and even some fruits and vegetables.
  • Eat slowly and do not eat big meals.
  • If you are overweight, lose weight.
  • If you smoke, quit smoking.
  • Raise the head of your bed.
  • Wear loose-fitting clothing around your stomach.

How are Omeprazole and Sodium Bicarbonate Capsules Sold

Omeprazole and sodium bicarbonate capsules are availble in 14, 28 and 42 count sizes. These sizes contain one, two and three 14-day courses of treatment, respectively. Do not use of more than 14 days in a row unless directed by your doctor. For the 28 count (two 14-day courses) and the 42 count (three 14-day courses), you may repeat a 14-day course every 4 months.