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. Works differently from other OTC heartburn products, such as antacids and other acid reducers. It stops acid production at the source - the acid pump that produces stomach acid. Recyclable carton.
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 1 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 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, warnings and accompanying label information before use. Store at 20-25 degrees C (68-77 degrees F). Keep product out of high heat and humidity. Protect product from moisture. Tips 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 likely 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.
Active Ingredients: In Each Capsule: Omeprazole 20 mg Sodium Bicarbonate 1100 mg (Allows Absorption of This Omeprazole Product)
Inactive Ingredients: FD&C Blue No. 1 FD&C Blue No. Aluminum Lake FD&C Red No. 40 Gelatin Polysorbate 80 Sodium Lauryl Sulfate Sodium Starch Glycolate Sodium Stearyl Fumarate Titanium Dioxide: Each Capsule Contains: Sodium 303 mg
Warnings: Allergy alert: Do not use if you are allergic to omeprazole. Do not use if you have: trouble 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 dizziness chest pain or shoulder pain with shortness of breath sweating pain spreading to arms, neck or shoulders 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 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). Tamper-evident: do not use if the blue band around the capsule is missing or broken. Do not use if foil inner seal imprinted with 'Sealed for your protection' is missing, open or broken.
