How is Zegerid OTC® Designed Differently?
Zegerid OTC® combines two active ingredients. Sodium Bicarbonate neutralizes the stomach acid first so the Omeprazole in Zegerid OTC® can provide 24-hour heartburn relief.*
HOW ZEGERID OTC® COMPARES
| Type | How They Work | Benefits |
|---|---|---|
|
PROTON PUMP INHIBITORS (PPIs) |
The most powerful type of acid suppressors. These medications work by preventing acid pumps in the stomach from producing too much acid. |
24-hour relief of frequent heartburn* with one dose per day |
| H2 BLOCKERS such as Pepcid® |
A type of medication that falls into a group known as acid blockers or suppressors. These drugs prevent a substance called histamine from stimulating acid production. |
Up to 12-hour relief/prevention of heartburn per dose |
|
ANTACIDS such as Tums® |
Neutralize stomach acids | Temporary relief from heartburn |
Zegerid OTC® contains a PPI – the only kind of medicine specifically indicated to treat frequent heartburn
ZEGERID OTC® PRODUCT DETAILS
A different kind of heartburn product – available over the counter
Zegerid OTC® combines two active ingredients:
- Sodium Bicarbonate neutralizes the stomach acid first…
- So the Omeprazole in Zegerid OTC® can provide 24-hour heartburn relief*
How can Zegerid OTC® benefit you?
- Zegerid OTC® is a Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) — a medicine specifically indicated to treat frequent heartburn.
- Just one capsule a day offers 24-hour relief from frequent heartburn.*
- It blocks the production of acid that causes frequent heartburn.
LEARN HOW ZEGERID OTC® WORKS
Zegerid OTC® capsules contain a Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) — a medicine specifically indicated to treat frequent heartburn by blocking acid production at the source.
For 24-hour heartburn relief, Zegerid OTC® combines two active ingredients*:
- The leading prescription acid reducer (omeprazole)
- Plus a second ingredient (sodium bicarbonate) that protects the omeprazole from acid in the stomach — so it can be absorbed by the body and get to work treating frequent heartburn
*24-hour relief is possible with Zegerid OTC®. Take one pill per day as directed to treat frequent heartburn. May take 1 to 4 days for full effect. Do not take for more than 14 days or more often than every 4 months unless directed by a doctor. Use as directed.