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Omeprazole 20 mg

Acid reducer

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treats frequent heartburn (occurs 2 or more days a week)

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not intended for immediate relief of heartburn; this drug may take 1 to 4 days for full effect

Allergy alert: do not use if you are allergic to omeprazole

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trouble or pain swallowing food, vomiting with blood, or bloody or black stools

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heartburn with lightheadedness, sweating or dizziness

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chest or shoulder pain with shortness of breath; sweating; pain spreading to arms, neck or shoulders; or lightheadedness

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frequent chest pain

These may be signs of a serious condition. See your doctor.

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had heartburn over 3 months. This may be a sign of a more serious condition.

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frequent wheezing, particularly with heartburn

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unexplained weight loss

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nausea or vomiting

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stomach pain

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

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your heartburn continues or worsens

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you need to take this product for more than 14 days

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you need to take more than 1 course of treatment every 4 months

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you get diarrhea

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you develop a rash or joint pain

ask a health professional before use.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).

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for adults 18 years of age and older

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this product is to be used once a day (every 24 hours), every day for 14 days

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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

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take 1 tablet before eating in the morning

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do not crush or chew tablets

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place the tablet on tongue; tablet disintegrates, with or without water. The tablets can also be swallowed whole with water.

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take every day for 14 days

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do not take more than 1 tablet a day

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do not use for more than 14 days unless directed by your doctor

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do not take this medicine with alcohol

Repeated 14-Day Course (if needed)

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you may repeat a 14-day course every 4 months

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do not take for more than 14 days or more often than every 4 months unless directed by a doctor

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children under 18 years of age: ask a doctor before use. Heartburn in children may sometimes be caused by a serious condition.

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read the directions and warnings before use

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keep the carton. It contains important information.

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store at 20-25°C (68-77°F); keep product out of high heat and moisture

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Melts in your mouth

Dissolves without water

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Omeprazole

Delayed release orally disintegrating tablets 20 mg

Acid reducer

STRAWBERRY FLAVOR

orally disintegrating tablets

actual size

Treats Frequent Heartburn!

24 HR

42 Tablets

Three 14-day courses of treatment

May take 1 to 4 days for full effect