Description
Ohm Omeprazole Delayed-Release Tablets 20 mg Acid Reducer – 42 Tablets | Compare to Prilosec OTC®
Dependable, 24-Hour Relief for Frequent Heartburn
Ohm Omeprazole 20 mg Acid Reducer provides effective, long-lasting relief for frequent heartburn (occurring 2 or more days a week). Formulated with the exact same active ingredient as Prilosec OTC®, this proton pump inhibitor (PPI) deactivates acid-producing pumps in the stomach lining to block heartburn before it starts. This value-sized box contains 42 delayed-release tablets, providing you with three complete 14-day courses of treatment.
What You’ll Receive
- One (1) Box of Ohm Omeprazole 20 mg Acid Reducer
- Quantity: 42 Tablets (Three 14-day courses of treatment)
- Active Strength: Omeprazole USP 20 mg
Key Features & Benefits
- Compare to Prilosec OTC®: Delivers the same active ingredient and clinical efficacy as the leading national brand at a fraction of the cost.
- Treats Frequent Heartburn: Specifically designed for those who suffer from heartburn 2 or more days a week.
- Long-Lasting 24-Hour Relief: Taken just once a day, it blocks stomach acid production for a full 24 hours.
- 3 Complete Courses: The 42-count box provides three separate 14-day treatments (to be used once every 4 months).
Important Safety & Drug Facts
- Active Ingredient: Omeprazole USP 20 mg. Purpose: Acid reducer.
- Uses: Treats frequent heartburn (occurs 2 or more days a week). Note: Not intended for immediate relief of heartburn; this drug may take 1 to 4 days for full effect.
- Directions:
- Adults 18 years 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 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.
- 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.
- Pregnancy/Breastfeeding: If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
- Storage & Handling: Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) and protect from moisture. Read the directions and warnings before use. Keep the carton. It contains important information. 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).
- Inactive Ingredients: Anhydrous lactose, hypromellose, hypromellose acetate succinate, iron oxide red, iron oxide yellow, lactose monohydrate, methyl cellulose, monoethanolamine, propylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium starch glycolate, sodium stearate, sodium stearyl fumarate, talc, triethyl citrate and titanium dioxide. The imprinting ink contains ammonium hydroxide, black iron oxide, n-butyl alcohol, propylene glycol and shellac.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How long does it take for Omeprazole to work?
Omeprazole is not intended for immediate relief. While some people get complete relief of symptoms within 24 hours, it may take 1 to 4 days for the medication to reach its full effect.
Can I chew or crush these tablets?
No. You must swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. Crushing or chewing the tablet destroys the delayed-release protective coating that allows the medicine to work properly in your system.
Can I take this every day indefinitely?
No. This product is designed to be taken as a 14-day course of treatment. You should not take it for more than 14 days, or more often than once every 4 months, unless explicitly directed to do so by your doctor.
When is the best time to take Omeprazole?
For the best results, you should swallow 1 tablet with a glass of water before eating in the morning.
1269603
Generic Equivalent To: |
Maximum Strength Pepcid AC |
Expiration Date: |
11-2024 |