Acid Reflux Symptoms & Heartburn Symptoms

For ZEGERID Patients

ZEGERID provides the rapid release and continued heartburn and acid reflux control that you need. Learn more.

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If you have heartburn twice a week, ask your doctor about ZEGERID!

This Web site is dedicated to helping people with frequent heartburn. Chronic heartburn may be a sign of acid reflux disease, which can lead to more serious medical problems such as erosive esophagitis. Heartburn due to acid reflux disease needs strong heartburn medication. That's why we want to introduce you to ZEGERID, The First and Only Immediate-Release oral PPI or Proton Pump Inhibitor, for heartburn treatment due to acid reflux disease.

Get relief from your heartburn and acid reflux symptoms.

ZEGERID is a proton pump inhibitor. Proton pump inhibitors are highly effective treaments for heartburn due to acid reflux disease (also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD) ZEGERID is the First and Only Immediate-Release Proton Pump Inhibitor, providing rapid release of the active ingredients and continued acid control with once daily dosing.

So, if you have frequent heartburn symptoms, take action. Explore our Web site to learn more about heartburn, acid reflux symptoms, acid reflux disease, and ZEGERID. Fill out our questionnaire to see if ZEGERID is the right heartburn medication for you.
Then visit your doctor and take along our ZEGERID Savings Coupon. If your doctor says you have acid reflux disease, ask about ZEGERID, The First and Only Immediate-Release oral PPI or Proton Pump Inhibitor for your acid reflux treatment.

Rapid release and continued acid control

ZEGERID is the First and Only Immediate-Release Proton Pump Inhibitor, providing rapid release of the active ingredients and continued acid control providing heartburn relief.

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Product Description
ZEGERID contains omeprazole, a proton pump inhibitor (PPI), and sodium bicarbonate, an antacid.

Important Safety Information about ZEGERID
ZEGERID is indicated for the treatment of heartburn and other symptoms of acid reflux disease. ZEGERID is used to treat and maintain the healing of erosive esophagitis, which may result from acid reflux. ZEGERID is also indicated for the short-term treatment of active duodenal ulcer and of active benign gastric ulcer.

Side effects of ZEGERID include headache, diarrhea and abdominal pain. Relief of your symptoms while on ZEGERID does not rule out that other serious stomach conditions may exist.

ZEGERID Capsules contain 303 mg of sodium per dose. ZEGERID Powder for Oral Suspension contains 460 mg of sodium per dose. The sodium is in the form of sodium bicarbonate and these amounts should be taken into consideration by anyone on a sodium-restricted diet. People with metabolic alkalosis and hypocalcemia should not take sodium bicarbonate.

ZEGERID Capsules and ZEGERID Powder for Oral Suspension have the same amount of sodium bicarbonate in both the 20mg and 40mg dosages. Two 20mg doses are not equivalent to one 40mg dose, and two 20mg doses should not be used in place of one 40mg dose.

ZEGERID should not be taken by anyone with a known hypersensitivity to any component of the formulation.

To learn more about ZEGERID, see full prescribing information and talk with your doctor.

Please consult with your healthcare professional to see if ZEGERID is right for you. The content of this Web site is not a substitute for professional medical advice and should not be interpreted as treatment recommendations or relied on for medical diagnosis or treatment. Please see complete Legal Disclaimer.

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