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 24 HR Two 14-day courses of treatment. May take 1 to 4 days for full effect.
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 some people get complete relief of symptoms within 24 hours. 14-day course of treatment: swallow 1 tablet with a glass of water before eating in the morning. Take every day for 14 days. Do not take more than 1 tablet a day. Do not use for more than 14 days unless directed by your doctor. Swallow whole. Do not chew or crush tablets. 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 degrees C (68-77 degrees F) and protect from moisture. Safety feature - Do not use if printed tablet blister unit is open or torn. Tips for managing heartburn: Do not lie flat or bend over after eating. Do not wear tight-fitting clothing around the stomach. Do not eat before bedtime. Raise the head of your bed. Avoid heartburn-causing foods such as rich, spicy, fatty or fried foods, chocolate, caffeine, alcohol, and certain fruits and vegetables. Eat slowly and avoid big meals. If overweight, lose weight. Quit smoking.
Active Ingredients: Each Tablet: Omeprazole 20 mg
Inactive Ingredients: Carnauba Wax Ferric Oxide Red Ferric Oxide Yellow Hypromellose Hypromellose Acetate Succinate Lactose Monohydrate Monoethanolamine Propylene Glycol Sodium Lauryl Sulfate Sodium Starch Glycolate Sodium Stearate Sodium Stearyl Fumarate Talc Titanium Dioxide Triethyl Citrate
Warnings: 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).
