Omeprazole Sodium Bicarbonate Drug Information

• 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.

• 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.

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

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug. Acid reducers may interact with certain prescription drugs.

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

• If you have:
• Trouble or pain swallowing food, vomiting with blood, or bloody or black stools
• 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 These may be signs of a serious condition. See your doctor.

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).