Omeprazole (omeprazole magnesium 20 mg) Dailymed
Generic: omeprazole
IMPRINT: OMP20 SHAPE: capsule
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Drug Facts
Active Ingredient (in Each Capsule)
*Omeprazole delayed-release capsules 20 mg (equivalent to 20.6 mg omeprazole magnesium)
Purpose
Acid reducer
Use
- 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
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, 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.
Otc - Ask Doctor Section
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
Otc - Ask Doctor/pharmacist Section
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 medicines)
- prescription antiretrovirals (medicines for HIV infection)
- methotrexate (arthritis medicine)
Otc - Stop Use Section
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
Otc - Pregnancy Or Breast Feeding Section
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Otc - Keep Out Of Reach Of Children Section
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
- for adults 18 years of age and older
- this prodcut 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 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 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 serious condition.
Other Information
- read the directions and warnings before use
- keep the carton. It contains important information.
- store at 20-25ºC (68-77ºF) and protect from moisture
Inactive Ingredients
black iron oxide, dibasic calcium phosphate, gelatin, glyceryl monostearate, hypromellose 3 cps, magnesium odixe, magnesium stearate, methacrylic acid copolymer dispersion, methacrylic acid copolymer Type B, microcrystalline cellulose, polysorbate 80, potassium hydroxide, propylene glycol, red iron odixe, shellac, silicon dioxide, sodium lauryl sulfate, sugar spheres, talc, titanium dioxide, triethyl citrate
Questions?
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Package Label.principal Display Panel
NDC 69618-047-42
Compare to the active ingredient in Prilosec OTC®** Treats Frequent Heartburn!
Omeprazole
Delayed-release Capsules
20 mg*
Acid Reducer
24HR
42 Capsules (Safety Sealed)
Three 14-Day Courses of Treatment
May take 1 to 4 days for full effect
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