Omeprazole
20 mg · Capsule, Delayed Release
- Available without prescription
- Proton Pump Inhibitor
- Active substance
- Omeprazole Magnesium
- Made by
- Meijer, Inc.
- Source
- Official label
Quoted from the official source. Not yet reviewed by Mediclarum — the leaflet in your pack is authoritative.
At a glance
Quoted from the official label · 2024-03-29
Acid reducer
- Treats frequent heartburn (occurs 2 or more days a week)
Swallow 1 capsule with a glass of water before eating in the morning
do not take more than 1 capsule a day
Full directions ↓Trouble or pain swallowing food, vomiting with blood, or bloody or black stools
All warnings ↓- Colour
- white
- Shape
- capsule
- Size
- 14 mm
- Imprint
- 24S
From the manufacturer’s submission to the FDA. Always compare with your own pack — a different maker’s tablet can look different.
- Sold without a prescription
- FDA enforcement reports list no ongoing recall, and none from the last two years, for this product code · checked 2026-10-01
Every line above is selected, not written, from the official label. Nothing is reworded. DailyMed
What it is for
- treats frequent heartburn (occurs 2 or more days a week)
- not intended for immediate relief of heartburn; this drug may take 1 to 4 days for full effect
From the official label · 2024-03-29 · DailyMed
How it works
From the US prescribing label for the same active substance (Omeprazole). It describes the substance, not this exact product.
Omeprazole belongs to a class of antisecretory compounds, the substituted benzimidazoles, that suppress gastric acid secretion by specific inhibition of the H+/K+ ATPase enzyme system at the secretory surface of the gastric parietal cell.
Because this enzyme system is regarded as the acid (proton) pump within the gastric mucosa, omeprazole has been characterized as a gastric acid-pump inhibitor, in that it blocks the final step of acid production.
Omeprazole is extensively metabolized by the cytochrome P450 (CYP) enzyme system.
Following single dose oral administration of a buffered solution of omeprazole, little if any unchanged drug was excreted in urine.
Quoted from the prescribing label, sections “Mechanism of Action” and “Pharmacokinetics”. DailyMed · 2026-08-01
Do not take it if
- trouble or pain swallowing food, vomiting with blood, or bloody or black stools
- heartburn with lightheadedness, sweating or dizziness
- chest pain or shoulder pain with shortness of breath; sweating; pain spreading to arms, neck or shoulders; or lightheadedness
- frequent chest pain
- These may be signs of a serious condition. See your doctor.
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Do Not Use”.
How to take it
These directions are for this exact strength and form. Another one is different.
- for adults 18 years of age and older
- this product is to be used once a day (every 24 hours), every day for 14 days
- it may take 1 to 4 days for full effect; some people get complete relief of symptoms within 24 hours
- 14-Day Course of Treatment
- swallow 1 capsule with a glass of water before eating in the morning
- take every day for 14 days
- do not take more than 1 capsule a day
- do not use for more than 14 days unless directed by your doctor
- swallow whole. Do not chew or crush capsules.
- Repeated 14-Day Courses (if needed)
- you may repeat a 14-day course every 4 months
- do not take for more than 14 days or more often than every 4 months unless directed by a doctor
- children under 18 years of age: ask a doctor. Heartburn in children may sometimes be caused by a serious condition.
Quoted from the official label, section “Dosage & Administration”.
Ask a doctor first if
- had heartburn over 3 months. This may be a sign of a more serious condition.
- frequent wheezing, particularly with heartburn
- unexplained weight loss
- nausea or vomiting
- stomach pain
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Ask Doctor”.
Ask a pharmacist first if
taking a prescription drug. Acid reducers may interact with certain prescription drugs.
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Ask Doctor/Pharmacist”.
Stop and get help if
- your heartburn continues or worsens
- you need to take this product for more than 14 days
- you need to take more than 1 course of treatment every 4 months
- you get diarrhea
- you develop a rash or joint pain
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Stop Use”.
Other warnings
- Allergy alert:
- do not use if you are allergic to omeprazole.
- Omeprazole may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:
- skin reddening
- blisters
- rash
- If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
Quoted from the official label, section “Warnings”.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
ask a health professional before use.
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Pregnancy or Breast Feeding”.
Keep away from children
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Keep Out of Reach of Children”.
What kind of medicine it is
Acid reducer
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Purpose”.
Other ingredients
Relevant if you react to a dye, a preservative, lactose or gluten.
FD&C yellow # 6, ferric oxide, gelatin, glyceryl monostearate, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, meglumine, methacrylic acid copolymer, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, shellac, sodium lauryl sulfate, sugar spheres, talc, titanium dioxide, triethyl citrate
Quoted from the official label, section “Inactive Ingredients”.
Same active substance, strength and form in other countries
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Details
| Made by | Meijer, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Active substance | Omeprazole Magnesium |
| Used in | Digestion, stomach, diabetes and nutrition |
| Strength | 20 mg |
| Form | Capsule, Delayed Release |
| Route | Oral |
| Packs | 14 CAPSULE, DELAYED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE · 3 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON / 14 CAPSULE, DELAYED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE |
| NDC | 79481-0281 |
| NDC | 79481-3023 |
Source: NDC Directory · 2026-09-13 · not reviewed by a clinician
Source: US Food and Drug Administration, NDC Directory. Reuse terms: US government work (FDA).
Other strengths and forms
150 products are sold under this name. Grouped by form; a number on a strength means several companies make it.
- Capsule, Delayed Release99 products
20.6 mg2
20.6 mg · 2 companies
- Tablet, Delayed Release42 products
- Tablet, Orally Disintegrating, Delayed Release6 products
20 mg6
- Capsule, Delayed Release Pellets2 products
40 mg2
40 mg · 2 companies
Show all forms · 5 forms
- Capsule1 products
Same active substance
These contain the same substance. That does not mean one can replace another — ask a pharmacist.