Zegerid

 
Generic Name: omeprazole

Brands: Prilosec, Zegerid

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Zegerid is used to treat certain conditions in which there is too much acid in the stomach. It is used to treat gastric and duodenal ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux disease, a condition in which the acid in the stomach washes back up into the esophagus. Sometimes Zegerid is used in combination with antibiotics to treat ulcers associated with infection caused by the H. pylori bacteria (germ).

Zegerid is also used to treat Zollinger-Ellison disease, a condition in which the stomach produces too much acid.

Zegerid is also used to treat dyspepsia, a condition that causes sour stomach, belching, heart burn, or indigestion.

Zegerid works by decreasing the amount of acid produced by the stomach.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Oral
• Delayed-release capsules (U.S.)
• Powder for oral suspension (U.S.)
• Delayed-release tablets (Canada)

Proper Use of This Medicine
Take Zegerid capsules immediately before a meal, preferably in the morning. Zegerid tablets may be taken with food or on an empty stomach. Take Zegerid powder for oral suspension on an empty stomach at least 1 hour before a meal.

It may take several days before this medicine begins to relieve stomach pain. To help relieve this pain, antacids may be taken with Zegerid, unless your doctor has told you not to use them.

Swallow the capsule and tablet forms of Zegerid whole. Do not open the capsule. Do not crush, break, or chew the capsule or the tablet.

To use the powder for oral suspension:

• Empty packet of powder into a small cup containing 2 tablespoons of water
• Do not use other liquids or foods
• Stir well and drink immediately
• Refill cup with water and drink

Take this medicine for the full time of treatment, even if you begin to feel better. Also, keep your appointments with your doctor for check-ups so that your doctor will be better able to tell you when to stop taking this medicine.

Dosing - The dose of Zegerid will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of Zegerid. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

• For oral dosage forms (capsules, tablets):
  • To treat dyspepsia:
    • Adults20 milligrams (mg) taken once a day for four weeks. Patients may respond adequately to 10 mg once daily, so individual dose adjustment may be considered.
    • ChildrenUse and dose must be determined by your doctor.
  • To treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD):
    • Adults20 milligrams (mg) taken once a day for four to eight weeks. Or your doctor may tell you to take 40 mg a day for certain conditions. Also, your doctor may want you to take Zegerid for more than eight weeks for certain conditions.
    • ChildrenUse and dose must be determined by your doctor.
  • To treat conditions in which the stomach produces too much acid:
    • Adults60 mg taken once a day. Your doctor may change the dose as needed. Your treatment may be continued for as long as it is needed.
    • ChildrenUse and dose must be determined by your doctor.
  • To treat duodenal ulcers:
    • Adults20 mg taken once a day. Or your doctor may tell you to take 40 mg a day for certain conditions.
    • ChildrenUse and dose must be determined by your doctor.
  • To treat gastric ulcers:
    • Adults40 mg taken once a day for four to eight weeks.
    • ChildrenUse and dose must be determined by your doctor.
  • To treat ulcers related to infection with H. pylori:
    • Adults40 mg once a day, taken along with clarithromycin 500 mg three times a day, for the first fourteen days. For days 15 through 28, Zegerid 20 mg taken once a day.
    • ChildrenUse and dose must be determined by your doctor.

• For oral dosage form (powder for suspension):
  • To treat duodenal ulcer:
    • Adults20 milligrams (mg) taken once a day for four to eight weeks.
    • ChildrenUse and dose must be determined by your doctor.
  • To treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) for erosive esophagitis:
    • Adults20 mg taken once a day for four to eight weeks.
    • ChildrenUse and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Missed dose - If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage - To store this medicine:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down.
• Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.

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