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Omeprazole Magnesium

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FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Active ingredient

Omeprazole magnesium delayed-release capsule 20.6 mg

(equivalent to 20 mg omeprazole)

Purpose

Acid reducer

Use(s)

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 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

 

Pregnancy/Breastfeeding

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.

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.

Omeprazole Magnesium Other information

read the directions and warnings before use 

• keep the carton. It contains important information 

Storage

• store at 20° – 25°C (68° – 77° F) and protect from moisture

Inactive ingredients

black iron oxide, carrageenan, dibasic calcium phosphate, glyceryl monostearate, hypromellose, hypromellose 3 cps, magnesium oxide, magnesium stearate, methacrylic acid copolymer dispersion, methacrylic acid copolymer Type B, microcrystalline cellulose, potassium chloride, potassium hydroxide, propylene glycol, red iron oxide, shellac, silicon dioxide, sugar spheres, talc, titanium dioxide, triethyl citrate

Questions

Call 1-888-375-3784

  • Do not lie flat or bend over after eating
  • Do not wear tight-fitting clothing around the stomach
  • Do not eat before bedtime
  • Raise the head of your bed
  • Avoid heartburn-causing foods such as rich, spicy, fatty or fried foods, chocolate, caffeine, alcohol and certain fruits and vegetables
  • Eat slowly and avoid big meals
  • If overweight, lose weight
  • Quit smoking

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Omeprazole Magnesium Delayed-Release Capsules, 20. 6 mg - Container Label:

Omeprazole Magnesium

Container Carton Label

Omeprazole Magnesium Delayed-Release Capsules, 20.6 mg - Container Carton Label

Omeprazole Magnesium

Omeprazole Magnesium

Omeprazole Magnesium CAPSULE, DELAYED RELEASE

Product Information

Product Type Human otc drug label Item Code (Source) NDC:63868-177(NDC:55111-397)
Route of Administration ORAL DEA Schedule

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety

Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
OMEPRAZOLE MAGNESIUM omeprazole 20 mg

Inactive Ingredients

Ingredient Name Strength
FERROSOFERRIC OXIDE
ANHYDROUS DIBASIC CALCIUM PHOSPHATE
CARRAGEENAN
GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE
HYPROMELLOSES
HYPROMELLOSE 2208 (3 MPA.S)
magnesium oxide
MAGNESIUM STEARATE
METHACRYLIC ACID - METHYL METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER (1:2)
METHACRYLIC ACID - ETHYL ACRYLATE COPOLYMER (1:1) TYPE A
cellulose, microcrystalline
potassium chloride
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE
propylene glycol
ferric oxide red
SHELLAC
SILICON DIOXIDE
raw sugar
talc
titanium dioxide
TRIETHYL CITRATE

Product Characteristics

Color Size Imprint Code Shape
PINK 22 mm OMP20 CAPSULE

Packaging

# Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
1 14 in 1 BOTTLE
2 NDC:63868-177-42 3 in 1 CARTON

Marketing Information

Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
ANDA ANDA078878 2012-12-11


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