Label: BASIC CARE OMEPRAZOLE- omeprazole magnesium capsule, delayed release

  • NDC Code(s): 72288-023-01, 72288-023-03
  • Packager: Amazon.com Services LLC
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: Abbreviated New Drug Application

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  • Active ingredient (in each capsule)

    Omeprazole delayed-release capsule 20 mg (equivalent to 20.6 mg omeprazole magnesium)

  • Purpose

    Acid reducer

  • Use

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    treats frequent heartburn (occurs 2 or more days a week)
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    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

    Do not use if you have:

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    trouble or pain swallowing food, vomiting with blood, or bloody or black stools
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    heartburn with lightheadedness, sweating or dizziness
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    chest pain or shoulder pain with shortness of breath; sweating; pain spreading to arms, neck or shoulders; or lightheadedness
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    frequent chest pain

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

    Ask a doctor before use if you have:

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    had heartburn over 3 months. This may be a sign of a more serious condition.
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    frequent wheezing, particularly with heartburn
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    unexplained weight loss
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    nausea or vomiting
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    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:

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    your heartburn continues or worsens
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    you need to take this product for more than 14 days
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    you need to take more than 1 course of treatment every 4 months
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    you get diarrhea
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    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 (1-888-222-1222).

  • Directions

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    for adults 18 years of age and older
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    this product is to be used once a day (every 24 hours), every day for 14 days
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    it may take 1 to 4 days for full effect; some people get complete relief of symptoms within 24 hours

    14-Day Course of Treatment

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    swallow 1 capsule with a glass of water before eating in the morning
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    take every day for 14 days
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    do not take more than 1 capsule a day
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    do not use for more than 14 days unless directed by your doctor
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    swallow whole. Do not chew or crush capsules.

    Repeated 14-Day Courses (if needed)

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    you may repeat a 14-day course every 4 months
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    do not take for more than 14 days or more often than every 4 months unless directed by a doctor
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    children under 18 years of age: ask a doctor. Heartburn in children may sometimes be caused by a serious condition.
  • Other information

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    read the directions and warnings before use
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    keep the carton. It contains important information.
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    store at 20-25°C (68-77°F) and protect from moisture
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    FDA approved dissolution test specifications differ from USP
  • Inactive ingredients

    FD&C yellow #6, ferric oxide, gelatin, glyceryl monostearate, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, meglumine, methacrylic acid copolymer, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, shellac, sodium lauryl sulfate, sugar spheres, talc, titanium dioxide, triethyl citrate

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  • Package/Label Principal Display Panel

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    basic care

    Treats FREQUENT Heartburn!

    Compare to Prilosec OTC® active ingredient

    Omeprazole

    Delayed Release Capsules 20 mg

    Acid Reducer

    24 HR

    Mini Capsules

    actual size

    42 CAPSULES

    Three 14-day courses of treatment

    May take 1 to 4 days for full effect

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    BASIC CARE OMEPRAZOLE 
    omeprazole magnesium capsule, delayed release
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:72288-023
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    OMEPRAZOLE MAGNESIUM (UNII: 426QFE7XLK) (OMEPRAZOLE - UNII:KG60484QX9) OMEPRAZOLE20 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 (UNII: H77VEI93A8)  
    FERRIC OXIDE RED (UNII: 1K09F3G675)  
    GELATIN, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 2G86QN327L)  
    GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE (UNII: 230OU9XXE4)  
    HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    MEGLUMINE (UNII: 6HG8UB2MUY)  
    METHACRYLIC ACID - METHYL METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER (1:1) (UNII: 74G4R6TH13)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    POLYSORBATE 80 (UNII: 6OZP39ZG8H)  
    SHELLAC (UNII: 46N107B71O)  
    SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE (UNII: 368GB5141J)  
    TALC (UNII: 7SEV7J4R1U)  
    TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    TRIETHYL CITRATE (UNII: 8Z96QXD6UM)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorWHITE, ORANGEScoreno score
    ShapeCAPSULESize12mm
    FlavorImprint Code 24S
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:72288-023-031 in 1 CARTON02/22/2023
    1NDC:72288-023-0142 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    ANDAANDA21609602/22/2023
    Labeler - Amazon.com Services LLC (128990418)
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