Zegerid Otc 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

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).