Prilosec, OTC, 20 mg, 42 Tablets

Treats Frequent Heartburn!

24 Hr

Omeprazole Delayed-Release Tablets 20 mg/Acid Reducer

One 14-Day Course of Treatment

Use:

Treats frequent heartburn (occurs 2 or more days a week).

Suggested use

Read the directions and warnings before use.

Keep the carton. It contains important information.

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 nt chew or crush tablets.

Repeated 14-Day Course (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 cause by a serious condition.

Other ingredientsDrug FactsActive ingredient (in each tablet)PurposeOmeprazole delayed-release tablet 20 mg (equivalent to 20.6 mg omeprazole magnesium)Acid reducerInactive IngredientsGlyceryl monostearate, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, iron oxide, magnesium stearate, methacrylic acid copolymer, microcrystalline cellulose, paraffin, polyethylene glycol 600, polysorbate 80, polyvinylpyrrolidone, sodium stearyl fumarate, starch, sucrose, talc, titanium dioxide, triethyl citrate.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.

Store at 20-25°C (68-77°F) and protect from moisture.

Safety Feature - Do not use if tablet blister unit is open or torn.

Not intended for immediate relief of heartburn- this drug take 1 to 4 days for full effect.