About This Item We aim to show you accurate product information. Manufacturers, suppliers and others provide what you see here, and we have not verified it. See our disclaimer Equate Omeprazole Magnesium Acid Reducer Tablets Treats frequent heartburn occurring 2 or more days a week Proton Pump Inhibitor Easy to swallow capsule Gluten-free Compare to the active ingredient in Prilosec OTC ® * What is heartburn and what are the symptoms? 3 Also known as acid indigestion, sour stomach or acid reflux, heartburn happens when acid from the stomach flows backwards up through the esophagus. Normally, a muscular valve at the end of esophagus keeps the acid in the stomach. When heartburn occurs the valve relaxes too often causing acid to reflux. Common symptoms are: Bitter or sour taste Uncomfortable burning feeling or pressure behind the chest that moves toward the neck and throat Symptoms often occur after meals Who gets heartburn? According to the American College of Gastroenterology, more than 60 million Americans experience heartburn monthly with some 15 million Americans having heartburn daily. 4 How can you prevent heartburn? 3,4 You can control your heartburn symptoms through these lifestyle and diet changes: Avoid specific foods and beverages that are associated with triggering heartburn such as chocolate, coffee, peppermint, greasy or spicy foods, tomato products, and alcoholic beverages Quit smoking and avoid second hand smoke Lose weight if you are too heavy and avoid wearing tight fitting clothing around your stomach Avoid eating 2-3 hours before sleeping Stay upright for 3 hours after a meal and avoid reclining or slouching when sitting Sleep on a slight angle by elevating the head of your bed 6 to 8 inches ADDITIONAL HEARTBURN INFORMATION Antacids should be used for immediate relief and occasional heartburn, whereas Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) such as Omeprazole are only for frequent heartburn and should NOT be used for immediate relief 4 Frequent heartburn may be a sign of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which you should consult a doctor 4 Untreated heartburn can lead to damage of the esophagus causing bleeding, ulcers, and scarring 3 Chronic untreated heartburn increases the risk of esophageal cancer 3 Adapted from Heartburn: A Global Perspective. http://patients.gi.org/files/2015/06/2015WDHD_Infographic_8.5x11_Final.png. Accessed June 13, 2016 REFERENCES Shin JM, Sachs G. Pharmacology of Proton Pump Inhibitors. Current gastroenterology reports. 2008;10(6):528-534. OMEPRAZOLE MAGNESIUM- omeprazole magnesium capsule, delayed release. DailyMed. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=0e8fde83-a55c-edaf-3c66-e1fc77d0bc11. Accessed June 14, 2016. Acid Reflux. American College of Gastroenterology Patient Education and Resource Center. http://patients.gi.org/topics/acid-reflux/. Accessed June 14, 2016. Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER) and Gastroesophageal Reflux disease (GERD) in adults. NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease. http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/health-topics/digestive-diseases/ger-and-gerd-in-adults/Pages/symptoms-causes.aspx. Accessed June 14, 2016. *This product is not manufactured or distributed by Procter & Gamble, distributor of Prilosec OTC ® . Prilosec OTC ® is a registered trademark of AstraZeneca AB. Delayed released Easy to swallow capsules Easy to open bottle Contains 14-day courses of treatment Compare to Prilosec OTC active ingredients
