Omeprazole Magnesium
Capsule, Delayed Release · Oral
Active ingredient
Active ingredient (in each capsule) *Omeprazole delayed-release capsules 20 mg (equivalent to 20.6 mg omeprazole magnesium)
Purpose
Purpose Acid reducer
Uses
Uses 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
Warnings
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. Do not use if you have: 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. Ask a doctor before use if you have 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 Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug. Acid reducers may interact with certain prescription drugs. Stop use and ask a doctor 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 If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).
Do not use
Do not use if you have: 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.
Ask a doctor before use
Ask a doctor before use if you have 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
Ask a doctor or pharmacist
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug. Acid reducers may interact with certain prescription drugs.
Stop use and ask a doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor 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
Pregnancy or breast-feeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).
Directions
Directions 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.
Other information
Other information read the directions and warnings before use keep the carton. It contains important information. store at 20-25°C (68-77°F) and protect from moisture
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients black iron oxide, dibasic calcium phosphate, gelatin, glyceryl monostearate, hypromellose 3 cps, magnesium oxide, magnesium stearate, methacrylic acid copolymer dispersion, methacrylic acid copolymer Type B, microcrystalline cellulose, polysorbate 80, potassium hydroxide, propylene glycol, red iron oxide, shellac, silicon dioxide, sodium lauryl sulfate, sugar spheres, talc, titanium dioxide, triethyl citrate
Questions?
Questions? call 1-888-375-3784
Label text from the FDA structured product label by Gericare Pharmaceuticals (revised Jul 28, 2025). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Omeprazole Magnesium in 13 products
Omeprazole Magnesium NDC products (13)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21130-398 | Omeprazole Magnesium 20 mg/1 Capsule, Delayed Release | Albertsons Companies | ANDA |
| 68016-760 | Omeprazole Magnesium 20 mg/1 Capsule, Delayed Release | Chain Drug Consortium, LLC | ANDA |
| 63868-177 | Omeprazole Magnesium 20 mg/1 Capsule, Delayed Release | Chain Drug Marketing Association | ANDA |
| 83324-117 | Omeprazole Magnesium 20 mg/1 Capsule, Delayed Release | Chain Drug Marketing Association | ANDA |
| 69842-027 | Omeprazole Magnesium 20 mg/1 Capsule, Delayed Release | CVS Health Corp. | ANDA |
| 53943-520 | Omeprazole Magnesium 20 mg/1 Capsule, Delayed Release | Discount Drug Mart, Inc | ANDA |
| 43598-813 | Omeprazole Magnesium 20 mg/1 Capsule, Delayed Release | Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Inc. | ANDA |
| 55111-397 | Omeprazole Magnesium 20 mg/1 Capsule, Delayed Release | Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited | ANDA |
| 57896-759 | Omeprazole Magnesium 20.6 mg/1 Capsule, Delayed Release | Gericare Pharmaceuticals | ANDA |
| 37808-006 | Omeprazole Magnesium 20 mg/1 Capsule, Delayed Release | HEB | ANDA |
| 30142-012 | Omeprazole Magnesium 20 mg/1 Capsule, Delayed Release | The Kroger Co. | ANDA |
| 49035-397 | Omeprazole Magnesium 20 mg/1 Capsule, Delayed Release | Wal-Mart Stores Inc | ANDA |
| 0363-0042 | Omeprazole Magnesium 20 mg/1 Capsule, Delayed Release | Walgreens Company | ANDA |
Frequently asked questions
What is Omeprazole Magnesium used for?
Uses 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
Who makes Omeprazole Magnesium?
Omeprazole Magnesium is listed by 12 labelers in the FDA NDC directory, including Albertsons Companies, Chain Drug Consortium, LLC, Chain Drug Marketing Association, CVS Health Corp..