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.
Do not use if you have:
- touble or pain swallowing food
- vomiting with blood
- bloody or black stools
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.
- 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
Keep out of reach of children.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contract a Poison Control Center right away.
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 one 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 (if needed)
- you may repeat a 14-day course every 4 months
- do not take for more than 14 days or more ofen than every 4 months unless directed by a doctor
- children under 18 years of age; ask a doctor. Heartburn in children may sometines be caused by a serious condition.
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.
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 14 Capsule Carton
* Compare to Zegerid OTC® Capsules NDC 13107-117-14
Active Ingredients
Treats Frequent Heartburn
Omeprazole and Sodium Bicarbonate Capsules
- Omeprazole 20 mg / Acid Reducer
- Sodium Bicarbonate 1100 mg / Allows Absorption of this Omperazole Product
14 Capsules
One 14-Day Course of Treatment
Aurobindo
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 28 Capsule Carton
* Compare to Zegerid OTC® Capsules NDC 13107-117-28
Active Ingredients
Treats Frequent Heartburn
Omeprazole and Sodium Bicarbonate Capsules
- Omeprazole 20 mg / Acid Reducer
- Sodium Bicarbonate 1100 mg / Allows Absorption of this Omperazole Product
28 Capsules
Two 14-Day Course of Treatment
Aurobindo
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 42 Capsule Carton
* Compare to Zegerid OTC® Capsules NDC 13107-117-42
Active Ingredients
Treats Frequent Heartburn
Omeprazole and Sodium Bicarbonate Capsules
- Omeprazole 20 mg / Acid Reducer
- Sodium Bicarbonate 1100 mg / Allows Absorption of this Omperazole Product
42 Capsules
Three 14-Day Course of Treatment
Aurobindo
