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Omeprazole Magnesium

Generic: OMEPRAZOLE MAGNESIUM

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Basic Information
Manufacturer
Walgreens Company
Product Type
HUMAN OTC DRUG
Route of Administration
ORAL
FDA Set ID
ee8b1740-9bcf-5b70-bd8d-97f98303dc72
Purpose
Purpose Acid reducer
Indications & Usage
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
Warnings Allergy alert: 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.

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 If you develop 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).