• U.S. Brand Names: Zegerid OTCT [OTC];Zegerid®
• Pharmacologic Category: Proton Pump Inhibitor;Substituted Benzimidazole

• It is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease.
• It is used to treat heartburn.
• It is used to stop or treat ulcers of the swallowing tube (esophagus).
• It is used to stop or treat GI (gastrointestinal) ulcers caused by infection.
• Omeprazole help avoid harm to the GI (gastrointestinal) tract caused by stomach acid or infection.
• Sodium bicarbonate lowers stomach acid.

How to take

• Take 1 hour before a meal.
• Take with water only; do not take with other drinks.
• Swallow capsule whole. Do not chew, break, or crush.
• There is a powder if you cannot swallow pills. Mix with 2 tablespoons of water and drink. Rinse with more water and drink.
• Those who have feeding tubes can also use the powder. Hold feeding 3 hours before and 1 hour after administering liquid from powder. Flush the feeding tube before and after this drug is given.

Missed Dose

• Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it.
• If it is close to time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your normal time.
• Do not take two doses or extra doses.
• Do not change dose or stop drug. Talk with doctor.

Storage

• Store at room temperature.
• Protect from water. Do not store in a bathroom or kitchen.

Warnings

• Unsafe reactions may happen. This drug cannot be taken while you are taking certain other drugs. Check all the drugs you are taking with your doctor.

Avoid

• If you have an allergy to omeprazole, sodium bicarbonate, or any other part of this drug.
• Tell doctor if you are allergic to any drugs. Make sure to tell about the allergy and what signs you had. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs involved.

Precautions

• If you need Zegerid OTCT for more than 14 days in a row or if you need to take again before 4 months, talk with doctor.
• If you have high bicarbonate levels, talk with doctor.
• If you have liver disease, talk with doctor.
• If you have low calcium levels, talk with doctor.
• If you have low potassium levels, talk with doctor.
• If you are on a low-salt diet (contains salt), talk with doctor.
• Use care if you have risk factors for soft, brittle bones called osteoporosis (alcohol use, cigarette smoking, other family members with brittle bones, taking drugs to treat seizures, taking steroids).
• Check all drugs you are taking with your doctor. This drug may not mix well with certain other drugs.
• Avoid alcohol (includes wine, beer, and liquor).
• Tell doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant.
• Tell doctor if you are breast-feeding.

Side Effects

• Low potassium level. Signs include feeling tired, weak, numbness, or tingling; muscle cramps; constipation; throwing up; or fast heartbeat.
• Headache.
• Loose stools.
• Hip, spine, or wrist fractures may rarely happen.

Monitoring

• Change in health problem being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the same?
• Follow up with doctor.

Contact a healthcare provider

• If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center or ER right away.
• Signs of a very bad reaction to the drug. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; seizures; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Very bad dizziness or passing out.
• Fast heartbeat.
• Very bad belly pain.
• Very bad loose stools.
• Signs of low potassium.
• Very bad swelling.
• Unusual bruising or bleeding.
• Very bad bone pain.
• Very bad muscle pain or weakness.
• Seizures.
• Any rash.
• Health problem is not better or you are feeling worse.

General Statements

• If you have a very bad allergy, wear allergy ID at all times.
• Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs.
• Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets.
• Most drugs can be thrown away in household trash after mixing with coffee grounds or kitty litter and sealing in a plastic bag.
• In Canada return any unused drugs back to the pharmacy. Also, visit http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hl-vs/iyh-vsv/med/disposal-defaire-eng.php#th for more facts about the right way to get rid of unused drugs.
• Keep a list of all your drugs (prescription, natural products, supplements, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list to your doctor.
• Call your doctor for health help about side effects. You may also call the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or in Canada to Health Canada's Canada Vigilance Program at 1-866-234-2345.
• Talk with doctor before starting any new drug, including OTC, natural products, or vitamins.

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