omeprazole (OMEPRAZOLE MAGNESIUM)
omeprazole (OMEPRAZOLE MAGNESIUM) is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: omeprazole; Generic name: OMEPRAZOLE MAGNESIUM; Manufacturer: Meijer, Inc..
| Brand name | omeprazole |
|---|---|
| Generic name | OMEPRAZOLE MAGNESIUM |
| Manufacturer | Meijer, Inc. |
| 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 cr |
| 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 |
| Active ingredient(s) | Active ingredient (in each capsule) Omeprazole delayed-release capsule 20 mg (equivalent to 20.6 mg omeprazole magnesium) |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=0340ef94-d2b4-47af-a045-d0d031293984 |