OMEPRAZOLE AND SODIUM BICARBONATE- omeprazole, sodium bicarbonate capsule, gelatin coated

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

OMEPRAZOLE (UNII: KG60484QX9) (OMEPRAZOLE - UNII:KG60484QX9), SODIUM BICARBONATE (UNII: 8MDF5V39QO) (SODIUM CATION - UNII:LYR4M0NH37, BICARBONATE ION - UNII:HN1ZRA3Q20)

Available from:

Meijer Distribution Inc

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

Acid reducer Allows absorption of this omeprazole product

Authorization status:

Abbreviated New Drug Application

Summary of Product characteristics

OMEPRAZOLE AND SODIUM BICARBONATE- OMEPRAZOLE, SODIUM
BICARBONATE CAPSULE, GELATIN COATED
MEIJER DISTRIBUTION INC
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MEIJER DISTRIBUTION, INC. OMEPRAZOLE AND SODIUM BICARBONATE DRUG FACTS
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS (IN EACH CAPSULE)
Omeprazole 20 mg
Sodium Bicarbonate 1100 mg
PURPOSE
Acid reducer
Allows absorption of this omeprazole product
USE
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WARNINGS
ALLERGY ALERT: Do not use if you are allergic to omeprazole
DO NOT USE
if you have:
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These may be signs of a serious condition. See your doctor.
ASK A DOCTOR BEFORE USE IF YOU HAVE
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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.
trouble or pain swallowing food
vomiting with blood
bloody or black stools
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
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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
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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).
DIRECTIONS
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14-DAY COURSE OF TREATMENT
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REPEATED 14-DAY COURSES (IF NEEDED)
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OTHER INFORMATION
stomach pain
a sodium-restricted diet
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
for adults 18 years of age and older
this product is to be used once a day (every 24 hours),