OMEPRAZOLE

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

Acid reducer

• •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

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:

• •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

  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.
• •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).

• •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
•   14-Day Course of Treatment
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  • •swallow 1 capsule with a glass of water before eating in the morning
  • •take every day for 14 days
  • •do not take more than 1 capsule a day
  • •do not use for more than 14 days unless directed by your doctor
  • • swallow whole. Do not chew or crush capsules.
•   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 often than every 4 months unless directed by a doctor
• •children under 18 years of age: ask a doctor. Heartburn in children may sometimes be caused by a serious condition.

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

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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