Quality Choice Omeprazole
FDA Label NDC 63868-170

Full FDA labeling including Indications, Dosage, Usage, and Precautions

Structured Product Label

The following Structured Product Label (SPL) was submitted to the FDA by Chain Drug Marketing Association for the product Quality Choice Omeprazole (NDC 63868-170). This document serves as the official prescribing information, containing essential scientific data and clinical materials required for healthcare providers and patients.

This specific version of the label includes detailed information regarding active ingredient (in each tablet), purpose, use, warnings, otc - keep out of reach of children, directions, other information, inactive ingredients, and other regulatory disclosures. Use the navigation below to review specific sections of the FDA submission.

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Active Ingredient (In Each Tablet)

Omeprazole delayed-release tablet, 20 mg

Purpose

Acid reducer

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

Warnings


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, or 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

    • Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking


    • warfarin, clopidogrel or cilostazol (blood-thinning medicines)
    • prescription antifungal or anti-yeast medicines
    • diazepam (anxiety medicine)
    • digoxin (heart medicine)
    • tacrolimus (immune system medicine)
    • prescription antiretrovirals (medicines for HIV infection)

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


Otc - Keep Out Of Reach Of Children

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions


  • 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 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.

Other Information

  • read the directions and warnings before use
  • keep the carton. It contains important information.
  • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
  • keep product out of high heat and humidity
  • protect product from moisture

Inactive Ingredients

carnauba wax, ferric oxide red, ferric oxide yellow, hypromellose, hypromellose acetate succinate, lactose monohydrate, monoethanolamine, propylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium starch glycolate, sodium stearate, sodium stearyl fumarate, talc, titanium dioxide, triethyl citrate

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