Basic Care Omeprazole and Sodium Bicarbonate Capsules, 20 mg/1100 mg, 24-Hour Frequent Heartburn Medicine, Acid Reducer Pills, 42 Count

Compare to the active ingredients of Zegerid OTC. Basic Care Omeprazole and Sodium Bicarbonate Capsules, 20 mg/1100 mg treats frequent heartburn that occurs 2 or more days per week. Take once per day over a 14-day course of treatment. This product is not intended for immediate relief of heartburn; may take 1 to 4 days for full effect. Sodium Bicarbonate allows absorption of this omeprazole product. Gluten free.

Important information

Safety Information

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).

Ingredients

Active ingredients (in each capsule): Omeprazole 20 mg; Sodium Bicarbonate 1100 mg. Inactive ingredients: FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C blue no. 2 aluminum lake, FD&C red no. 40, gelatin, polysorbate 80, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium starch glycolate, sodium stearyl fumarate, titanium dioxide.

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.

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Product Dimensions

1.75 x 4.81 x 3.5 inches; 1.54 ounces