Omeprazole Magnesium
Omeprazole Magnesium is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Omeprazole Magnesium; Generic name: OMEPRAZOLE MAGNESIUM; Manufacturer: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited.
| Brand name | Omeprazole Magnesium |
|---|---|
| Generic name | OMEPRAZOLE MAGNESIUM |
| Manufacturer | Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited |
| Used for | 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 |
| Dosage | 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 c |
| 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 c hest pain or shoulder pain with shortness of breath; sweating; pain spreading to arms, neck or should |
| Active ingredient(s) | Active ingredient (in each capsule) *Omeprazole delayed-release capsules 20 mg (equivalent to 20.6 mg omeprazole magnesium) |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=0e8fde83-a55c-edaf-3c66-e1fc77d0bc11 |