Omeprazole and sodium bicarbonate

Generic name: omeprazole and sodium bicarbonate [ oh-ME-pray-zol-and-SO-dee-um-by-KAR-bon-ate ]
Brand names: Zegerid, Zegerid OTC
Dosage forms: oral capsule (20 mg-1100 mg; 40 mg-1100 mg); oral powder for reconstitution (20 mg-1680 mg; 40 mg-1680 mg)
Drug class:Proton pump inhibitors

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Jan 6, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is omeprazole and sodium bicarbonate?

Omeprazole and sodium bicarbonate is a combination medicine used to treat heartburn and other symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

omeprazole and sodium bicarbonate is also used to treat certain type of ulcers, or to promote healing of erosive esophagitis (damage to your esophagus caused by stomach acid).

Omeprazole and sodium bicarbonate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Omeprazole can cause kidney problems. Tell your doctor if you are urinating less than usual, or if you have blood in your urine.

Diarrhea may be a sign of a new infection. Call your doctor if you have diarrhea that is watery or has blood in it.

Omeprazole may cause new or worsening symptoms of lupus. Tell your doctor if you have joint pain and a skin rash on your cheeks or arms that worsens in sunlight.

You may be more likely to have a broken bone while taking this medicine long term or more than once per day.

This medicine contains sodium bicarbonate, a form of salt. Tell your doctor if you have Bartter's syndrome (a rare kidney disorder), or if you are on a low-salt diet.

Before taking this medicine

Heartburn can mimic early symptoms of a heart attack. Get emergency medical help if you have chest pain that spreads to your jaw or shoulder and you feel anxious or light-headed.

You should not take omeprazole and sodium bicarbonate if you are allergic to omeprazole or sodium bicarbonate, or if:

• you had breathing problems, kidney problems, or a severe allergic reaction after taking this medicine in the past; or

• you are also taking any medication that contains rilpivirine (Edurant, Juluca, Complera, Odefsey).

This medicine contains sodium bicarbonate...