Zegerid, OTC, Acid Reducer, Omeprazole, 20 MG, Capsules, 42 ea

Product Details
Treats frequent heartburn. Omeprazole 20 mg/acid reducer. Sodium bicarbonate 1100 mg/ allows absorption of this omeprazole product. Three 14-day courses of treatment. How Zegerid OTC works for your frequent heartburn. Zegerid OTC works differently from other OTC heartburn products, such as antacids and other acid reducers. Zegerid OTC stops acid production at the source - the acid pump that produces stomach acid. Zegerid OTC is to be used once a day (every 24 hours), every day for 14 days. Questions or comments? Call 1-888-4-ZEG-OTC (1-888-493-4682) between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday. Recyclable carton.

Indications
(In Each Capsule) Uses: 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
(In Each Capsule) 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 your doctor by a doctor. Heartburn in children may sometimes be caused by a serious condition. Children Under 18 Years of Age: Ask a doctor.

Ingredients
(In Each Capsule) Active Ingredients: Omeprazole (20 mg), Acid reducer; Sodium Bicarbonate (1100 mg), Allow absorption of this omeprazole product. Inactive Ingredients: FD&C Blue 1, FD&C Blue 2 Aluminum Lake, FD&C Red 40, Gelatin, Polysorbate 80, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Starch Glycolate, Sodium Stearyl Fumarate, Titanium Dioxide.

Warning
Tips for 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.

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