ZEGERID is the First and Only Immediate-Release oral PPI
The sodium bicarbonate in ZEGERID protects the active ingredient, omeprazole, allowing for rapid absorption.
AVAILABLE in capsules
and powder for oral suspension
ZEGERID is available in capsules and a powder for oral suspension. ZEGERID is the Only oral PPI that combines immediate release with the power of continued acid control - Night and Day.
ZEGERID Interactive
Information Program
This will take only 3-5 minutes of your time to learn more about ZEGERID.
ZEGERID offers a unique pharmacokinetic profile
Except for ZEGERID, all other oral proton pump inhibitors are delayed release, and require enteric coatings to protect their active ingredients against acid degradation in the stomach.
ZEGERID effectively controls nighttime acid through the critical hours of the night
In the pharmacodynamic studies conducted in patients with GERD, ZEGERID Powder for Oral Suspension maintained gastric pH>4.
ZEGERID has extensive managed care coverage
~90% of ZEGERID claims were approved for payment in 2006. Fewer percentage of formulary lives require a prior authorization compared with most branded PPIs.
