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Zegerid Otc Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Omeprazole 20mg, sodium bicarbonate 1100mg; per cap; contains 303mg Na+/cap.
Pharmacological Class
Proton pump inhibitor + antacid.
How Supplied
Caps—14, 28, 42
Manufacturer
Generic Availability
YES
Zegerid Otc Indications
Indications
Frequent heartburn (≥2 days/week). Not intended for immediate relief of heartburn (may take 1–4 days for full effect).
Zegerid Otc Dosage and Administration
Adult
Swallow whole. Take at least 1 hour before eating in the AM. ≥18yrs: one capsule daily for 14 days; may repeat 14-day course every 4 months.
Children
<18yrs: not recommended.
Zegerid Otc Contraindications
Contraindications
Trouble or pain swallowing food. Vomiting with blood. Bloody or black stools.
Zegerid Otc Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Zegerid Otc Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Discontinue if an allergic reaction occurs (eg, skin reddening, blisters, rash). Heartburn >3 months. Chest or shoulder pain with shortness of breath; sweating; pain spreading to arms, neck, or shoulders; or lightheadedness. Wheezing. Unexplained weight loss. Nausea/vomiting. Stomach pain. Sodium-restricted diets. Discontinue and reevaluate if condition continues or worsens after 14 days, require >1 course of treatment every 4 months; diarrhea, rash, or joint pain develops. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
Zegerid Otc Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Zegerid Otc Interactions
Interactions
May affect or be affected by blood-thinning agents (eg, warfarin, clopidogrel, cilostazol), antifungals, digoxin, diazepam, tacrolimus, mycophenolate mofetil, antiretrovirals, methotrexate.
Zegerid Otc Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Diarrhea; allergic reactions.
Zegerid Otc Clinical Trials
See Literature
Zegerid Otc Note
Not Applicable
Zegerid Otc Patient Counseling
See Literature
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