Omeprazole Delayed Release 20mg Tablets - 28 Tablets

Description

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.

Directions

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. 7-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 chew or crush the tablets; do not crush tablets in 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.

Ingredients

Omeprazole magnesium delayed-release tablet 20 mg, 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 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. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking: - Warfarin (blood-thinning medicine) - prescription antifungal or anti-yeast medicines - Diazepam (anxiety medicine) - Digoxin (heart medicine). 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. 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.