Omeprazole Tablet, Delayed Release
FDA Label NDC 57896-659

Drug Facts

Distributed by:
Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals Corp.
1295 Towbin Avenue
Lakewood, NJ 08701

Omeprazole USP 20 mg

Acid reducer

• 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

• do not use if you are allergic to omeprazole.
• omeprazole may cause severe skin reactions.
  Symptoms may include:
  • skin reddening
  • blisters
  • rash

  If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

• 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.

• 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

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

• 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).

• 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 tablet with a glass of water before eating in the morning
  • take every day for 14 days
  • do not take more than 1 tablet a day
  • do not use for more than 14 days unless directed by your doctor
  • swallow whole. Do not chew or crush tablets.
  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.

• read the directions and warnings before use
• keep the carton. It contains important information.
• store at 20 to 25° C (68 to 77° F) and protect from moisture

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Omeprazole
Delayed-release Tablets
20 mg / Acid Reducer
SWALLOW- DO NOT CHEW

42 TABLETS
Three 14-day courses of treatment
May take 1 to 4 days for full effect

Treats FREQUENT Heartburn!

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