Bayer Antacid Zegerid OTC Capsule

Features of Bayer Antacid Zegerid OTC Capsule

• It contains a Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) — a medicine specifically indicated to treat frequent heartburn
• The sodium bicarbonate in Zegerid OTC Capsules provides fast relief by neutralizing stomach acid, while the omeprazole works to reduce the production of acid over time
• Just one capsule a day offers 24-hour relief from frequent heartburn
• It blocks the production of acid, which causes frequent heartburn
• The capsules are easy to swallow and can be taken with or without food

What are the ingredients of Zegerid?

• Active Ingredients:
  1. Omeprazole - 20 mg as an Acid reducer
  2. Sodium Bicarbonate - 1100 mg allows absorption of this omeprazole product
• Inactive Ingredients:
  • FD&C Blue No. 1
  • FD&C Blue No. 2 aluminum lake
  • FD&C red No. 40
  • Gelatin
  • Polysorbate 80
  • Sodium lauryl sulfate
  • Sodium starch glycolate
  • Sodium stearyl fumarate
  • Titanium dioxide

Frequently Bought Together

• Mckesson Antacid Strength Tablet
• McKesson Geri-Care Antacid Oral Suspension
• GoodSense Antacid Soft Chews

How to take Zegerid OTC Acid Reducer with Omeprazole Capsules?

• 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, although some people get complete relief of symptoms within 24 hours

14-Day Course of Treatment:

• Swallow 1 capsule with a glass of water at least 1 hour before eating in the morning
• Take every day for 14 days
• Do not take more than 1 capsule a day
• Do not chew or crush the capsule
• Do not open the capsule and sprinkle on food
• Do not use it for more than 14 days unless directed by your doctor

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

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is heartburn?
Heartburn is a painful burning sensation in the lower chest caused by acid reflux. Acid from the stomach moves back (or “refluxes”) into the esophagus, often causing heartburn pain.

2. What's a PPI?
Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs), such as Zegerid OTC, are medicines specifically indicated for treating frequent heartburn. They are highly effective because they block acid production at the source by deactivating acid pumps in your stomach. And PPIs only need to be taken once a day for 14 days.

3. What factors can increase my risk of experiencing heartburn?
There are multiple factors, including but not limited to smoking, being overweight, taking certain medications, eating before bedtime, and wearing tight-fitting clothing.