Equate Omeprazole Capsule, Delayed Release
FDA Label NDC 79903-112

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

Structured Product Label

The following Structured Product Label (SPL) was submitted to the FDA by Walmart Inc. for the product Equate Omeprazole (NDC 79903-112). 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 capsule), purpose, use, warnings, do not use if you have:, ask a doctor before use if you have:, ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are, stop use and ask a doctor if:, and other regulatory disclosures. Use the navigation below to review specific sections of the FDA submission.

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Active Ingredient (In Each Capsule)

Omeprazole delayed-release capsule 20 mg (equivalent to 20.6 mg omeprazole magnesium)

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
  • 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.

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

Ask A Doctor Or Pharmacist Before Use If You Are

taking a prescription drug. Acid reducers may interact with certain prescription drugs.

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.

Keep Out Of Reach Of Children.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-888-222-1222).

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.

Other Information

  • read the directions and warnings before use
  • keep the carton. It contains important information.
  • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F) and protect from moisture
  • FDA approved dissolution test specifications differ from USP

Inactive Ingredients

FD&C yellow #6, ferric oxide, gelatin, glyceryl monostearate, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, meglumine, methacrylic acid copolymer, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, shellac, sodium lauryl sulfate, sugar spheres, talc, titanium dioxide, triethyl citrate

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3 PACK

THREE 14-DAY COURSES OF TREATMENT

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NEW MINI CAPSULES

Treats FREQUENT Heartburn!

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MINI CAPSULES

Omeprazole

Delayed-Release Capsules, 20mg

Acid Reducer

• 24 HR

Actual Size

3 Bottles Inside

20 mg

42 CAPSULES

Three 14-day courses of treatment

May take 1 to 4 days for full effect

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