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Omep™ Omeprazole delayed-release capsules USP 14 capsules [1]

Recommended use or purpose:

Acid reducer. Effective control of the acid that causes frequent heartburn.

Ingredients:

Each delayed-release capsule contains 20 mg of omeprazole. Non-medicinal Ingredient: Carrageenan, croscarmellose sodium, dibutyl sebocate, hypromellose, hypromellose phthalate, iron oxide red, lactose anhydrous, low-substituted hydroxypropyl cellulose, microcrystalline cellulose, polysorbate 80, potassium chloride, povidone, talc, titanium dioxide and water.

Dosage:

Omep™ is for adults (18 years and older) with frequent heartburn- when you have heartburn 2 or more days a week. Adult dose (18 years and older): The recommended adult dose is 20 mg (1 capsule) given once daily for 14 days. The maximum dose is 1 capsule in a 24- hour period. The capsule should be swallowed whole with a glass of water.

Contraindications:

Omep™ may decrease the efficacy of some drugs ask your doctor or pharmacist prior to use. You should not take OMEP™ if you think you might be allergic to omeprazole or any of the ingredients.

Warning:

Do not use if: you have trouble or pain swallowing food, bloody black stools, or are vomiting blood. You have been experiencing frequent heartburn for more than 3 months. These may be signs of a more serious condition. You may need a different treatment. See your doctor.

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*For additional information, or to learn more about the proper use of this product, be sure to read the product leaflet and/or product monograph before use.

Product leaflet [3]

Product monograph [4]

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[1] https://www.sandoz.ca/en/omeptm-omeprazole-delayed-release-capsules-usp-14-capsules
[2] http://www.omep.ca/en/
[3] https://www.sandoz.ca/sites/www.sandoz.ca/files/Omep%20Feuillet%20EN.pdf
[4] https://www.sandoz.ca/sites/www.sandoz.ca/files/OMEP_Product%20Monograph.PDF