Camber Omeprazole Delayed Release Tablets 20 mg – Acid Reducer – 14 Ct

Camber Omeprazole Delayed Release Tablets 20 mg – Acid Reducer – 14 Ct

DRUG FACTS:

INGREDIENTS (in each tablet) :                                                              

Omeprazole delayed-release tablet, 20 mg                                                        

(equivalent to 20.6 mg omeprazole magnesium USP) 

PURPOSE:

Acid reducer

USES:

• 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

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 tablet with a glass of water before eating in the morning
• Take every day 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 chew or crush 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

Tips for Managing Heartburn

• Do not lie flat or bend over after eating
• Do not wear tight-fitting clothing around the stomach
• Do not eat before bedtime
• Raise the head of your bed
• Avoid heartburn-causing foods such as rich, spicy, fatty or fried foods, chocolate, caffeine, alcohol and certain fruits and vegetables
• Eat slowly and avoid big meals
• If overweight, lose weight
• Quit smoking

Safety Sealed: do not use if carton is opened or if printed foil inner’ seal on the bottle is tom or missing.

WARNINGS:

Allergy alert:

Do not use if you are allergic to omeprazole

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, neck or shoulders; or lightheadedness
• Frequent chest pain

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

Ask a doctor before use if you have:

• Had heartburn over 3 months. This may be a sign of a more serious condition.
• Frequent wheezing, particularly with heartburn
• Unexplained weight loss
• Nausea or vomiting
• Stomach pain

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug. Acid reducers may interact with certain prescription drugs.

Stop use and ask a doctor if:

• 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

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.