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Omeprazole 10 mg. / 20 mg. & 40 mg. OMEPRAZOLE prevents the production of acid in the stomach. It helps to treat the symptoms of heartburn, the feeling of acid burning in your stomach or throat. You can buy omeprazole tablets without a prescription; however this product is not for long-term use, unless otherwise directed by your health care provider.
How To Use:
Take omeprazole tablets by mouth. Follow the directions on the product label. Take one tablet every day for 14 days in a row; do not skip any doses. Swallow the tablet whole with a drink of water; do not crush, break or chew. Omeprazole works best if taken on an empty stomach. It is best to take the tablet 30 minutes before breakfast. Take your dose at regular intervals every 24 hours. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Do not take this product for heartburn for more than 2 weeks out of every 4 months. If your symptoms continue, visit your health care provider; you may need additional care or different treatments. Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed
Side Effects:
• blood in urine
• chest pain or tightness
• dark yellow or brown urine
• fever or sore throat
• pain or difficulty passing urine
• redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth
• shortness of breath
• skin rash
• unusual bleeding or bruising
• yellowing of the eyes or skin
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