Omeprazole

• 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

• 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 tablet with a glass of water before eating in the morning
• take everyday 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 crush or chew 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.

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

• 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

taking a prescription drug.

Acid reducers may interact with certain prescription drugs.

• 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.

SEE CURRENT DRUG FACTS

Compare to the active ingredient in Prilosec OTC®††

Omeprazole

DELAYED RELEASE TABLETS 20 mg / ACID REDUCER

24 HR

• Treats FREQUENT heartburn!

MAY TAKE 1 TO 4 DAYS FOR FULL EFFECT

Tablets

ONE 14-DAY COURSE OF TREATMENT 

††This product is not manufactured by distributed by AstraZeneca AB, owner of the registered trademark Prilosec OTC®.

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.

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WALGREENS CO. 

DEERFIELD, IL 60015 

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