Omeprazole Magnesium

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

Purpose Acid reducer

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; 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 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.

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 c hest 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.

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

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 If you develop rash or joint pain

Active ingredient (in each capsule) * Omeprazole delayed-release capsules 20 mg (equivalent to 20.6 mg omeprazole magnesium)