Drug Reference
Omeprazole
Proton pump inhibitors
OTC
Fact box
- Therapeutic class
- Proton pump inhibitors
- Action class
- Proton Pump Inhibitor
- Mechanism
- Proton Pump Inhibitors
- Habit forming
- No
- Availability
- Over-the-counter (OTC)
Brand names
GastrobimKonvomepPrilosecPrimeguardTaliciaUlcerGardYospralaZegerid Reformulated Aug 2006
Available as
81 MG · Oral Tablet325 MG · Oral Tablet20 MG · Oral Capsule10 MG · Oral Capsule40 MG · Oral Capsule20 MG · Disintegrating Oral Tablet250 MG · Oral Capsule2 MG/ML · Oral Suspension10 MG · Oral Tablet20 MG · Oral Tablet40 MG · Oral Tablet700 MG · Chewable Tablet40 MG · Powder20 MG · Powder10 MG · Oral Suspension2.5 MG · Oral Suspension0.37 MG/MG
FDA label sections are from openFDA and may not reflect the most recent labeling — confirm against the current DailyMed label.
Uses
Use(s) 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
How to use / dosing
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 children under 18 years of age: ask a doctor. Heartburn in children may sometimes be caused by a serious condition.
Safety advice
Conservative summary derived from FDA labeling — defaults to “consult your doctor” unless the label is explicit. Not a substitute for your clinician’s advice.
PregnancyConsult your doctor
…every 4 months you get diarrhea you develop a rash or joint pain If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.…
BreastfeedingConsult your doctor
…you get diarrhea you develop a rash or joint pain If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.…
AlcoholNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
DrivingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
KidneyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
LiverNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
Warnings & precautions
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, neck or shoulders; or lightheadednes 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 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 (1-800-222-1222)
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)
- OMEPRAZOLE CAPSULE, DELAYED RELEASE [BRYANT RANCH PREPACK]
- OMEPRAZOLE, 24/7 LIFE BY 7-ELEVEN (OMEPRAZOLE TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE) TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE [LIL' DRUG STORE PRODUCTS, INC.]
- CAREONE OMEPRAZOLE (OMEPRAZOLE) TABLET, ORALLY DISINTEGRATING, DELAYED RELEASE [AMERICAN SALES COMPANY]
- GOOD SENSE OMEPRAZOLE (OMEPRAZOLE) CAPSULE, DELAYED RELEASE [L. PERRIGO COMPANY]
- OMEPRAZOLE CAPSULE, DELAYED RELEASE [ST. MARY'S MEDICAL PARK PHARMACY]
Authoritative sources
Reference only — not clinical advice. Verify against current FDA labeling and consult a licensed provider. About half of pediatric drug use is off-label and is not reflected in FDA labels; absence of pediatric information does not mean a medicine is unused or unsafe in children.