Zegerid Oral
Generic Name: OMEPRAZOLE/SODIUM BICARBONATE - ORAL
Pronounced: (oh-MEH-pruh-zole/SO-dee-um bye-KAR-buh-nate)
Zegerid Oral Uses
This medication is used to treat acid-related stomach and
throat problems (e.g., acid reflux or GERD, ulcers, erosive esophagitis,
Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome). It is also used to decrease the risk of stomach
bleeding in very ill patients and may be used in combination with antibiotics
to treat certain types of ulcers caused by bacterial infection.
This medication is a combination of omeprazole and sodium
bicarbonate. Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor that blocks acid production
in the stomach. Sodium bicarbonate is an antacid added to decrease acid levels
in the stomach and improve the effectiveness of omeprazole. Decreasing excess
stomach acid can help relieve symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty
swallowing, persistent cough, and trouble sleeping. It can also prevent serious
acid damage to your digestive system (e.g., ulcers, cancer of the
esophagus).
How To Use Zegerid Oral
Take this medication by mouth, usually once daily on an
empty stomach 1 hour before a meal or as directed by your
doctor.
If you are using the capsule, take it with a full glass of
water (8 ounces or 240 milliliters) unless your doctor directs you otherwise.
Do not use other liquids. Do not open the capsule or sprinkle the contents into
food.
If you are using the packet, empty the entire contents
into a small cup with 1-2 tablespoons (15-30 milliliters) of water. Do not use
any other liquids or foods. Stir well and drink the entire mixture immediately.
Do not save it for later use. To make sure you take all the medication, add
more water to the cup and drink all of it.
If this medication is to be given through an oral or nasal
tube, empty the entire contents of a packet into a small container with about
20 milliliters of water. Do not use any other liquids or foods. Stir the
mixture well and give immediately into the tube using the proper syringe. Wash
the mixture through the tube with more water (about 20 milliliters). For
patients receiving continuous tube feedings, the tube feeding should be stopped
for 3 hours before and 1 hour after giving this medication.
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