| WHY is this medicine prescribed? | HOW should this medicine be
used? | Are there OTHER USES for this medicine? | What SPECIAL
DIETARY instructions should I follow? | What should I do IF I
FORGET to take a dose? | What SIDE EFFECTS can this medicine
cause? | What should I know about STORAGE and DISPOSAL of this
medication? | What should I do in case of OVERDOSE? | What OTHER
INFORMATION should I know? - Zegerid®(as a combination product
containing Omeprazole, Sodium Bicarbonate) - Zegerid®OTC (as a
combination product containing Omeprazole, Sodium Bicarbonate)
WHY is this medicine prescribed? Prescription omeprazole is used
alone or with other medications to treat gastroesophageal reflux
disease (GERD), a condition in which backward flow of acid from
the stomach causes heartburn and possible injury of the
esophagus (the tube between the throat and stomach).
Prescription omeprazole is used to treat the symptoms of GERD,
allow the esophagus to heal, and prevent further damage to the
esophagus. Prescription ome