Omeprazole + SyrSpend SF Alka

Omeprazole + SyrSpend SF Alka is used to treat symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other issues caused by too much stomach acid. Omeprazole + SyrSpend SF Alka is also used to help heal erosive esophagitis (damage to your esophagus caused by stomach acid).

Omeprazole + SyrSpend SF Alka may also be prescribed with antibiotics to treat gastric ulcers caused by an infection with Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori).

Over-the-counter (OTC) Omeprazole + SyrSpend SF Alka is used in adults to help manage heartburn that happens 2 or more days each week. Omeprazole + SyrSpend SF Alka is not for quick relief of heartburn symptoms. OTC Omeprazole + SyrSpend SF Alka must be taken regularly for 14 days in a row.

Omeprazole + SyrSpend SF Alka may also be used for other reasons not mentioned in this medication guide.

Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.

Use Prilosec OTC (over-the-counter) exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.

Read and carefully follow any Instructions for Use provided with your medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you do not understand these instructions.

Shake the oral suspension (liquid) before you measure a dose. Use the dosing syringe provided, or use a medicine dose-measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).

If you cannot swallow a capsule whole, open it and sprinkle the medicine into a spoonful of applesauce. Swallow the mixture right away without chewing. Do not save it for later use.

You must dissolve Omeprazole + SyrSpend SF Alka powder in a small amount of water. This mixture can either be swallowed or given through a nasogastric (NG) feeding tube using a catheter-tipped syringe.

Use Omeprazole + SyrSpend SF Alka for the full prescribed length of time, even if your symptoms quickly improve.

OTC Omeprazole + SyrSpend SF Alka should be taken for only 14 days in a row. It may take 1 to 4 days before your symptoms improve. Allow at least 4 months to pass before you start a new 14-day course of treatment.

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, or if they get worse.

Some conditions are treated with a combination of Omeprazole + SyrSpend SF Alka and antibiotics. Use all medications as directed.

This medicine can affect the results of certain medical tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using Omeprazole + SyrSpend SF Alka.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Omeprazole + SyrSpend SF Alka can lead to kidney issues. Inform your doctor if you are urinating less than usual, or if you notice blood in your urine.

Diarrhea might indicate a new infection. Contact your doctor if you experience diarrhea that is watery or contains blood.

Omeprazole + SyrSpend SF Alka may trigger new or worsening symptoms of lupus. Notify your doctor if you have joint pain and a skin rash on your cheeks or arms that gets worse in sunlight.

You may be at a higher risk of having a broken bone if you take Omeprazole + SyrSpend SF Alka long term or more than once per day.

Heartburn can feel like the early signs of a heart attack. Seek emergency medical help if you experience chest pain that spreads to your jaw or shoulder, along with sweating or feeling light-headed.

You should not use Omeprazole + SyrSpend SF Alka if you are allergic to it, or if:

• you are also allergic to medicines like Omeprazole + SyrSpend SF Alka, such as esOmeprazole + SyrSpend SF Alka, lansoprazole, pantoprazole, rabeprazole, Nexium, Prevacid, Protonix, and others;
• you have had breathing problems, kidney problems, or a severe allergic reaction after taking Omeprazole + SyrSpend SF Alka in the past; or
• you take HIV medication that contains rilpivirine (such as Complera, Edurant, Odefsey, Juluca).

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if this medicine is safe to use if you have:

• trouble or pain with swallowing;
• bloody or black stools, or vomit that looks like blood or coffee grounds;
• heartburn that has lasted for over 3 months;
• frequent chest pain, or heartburn with wheezing;
• unexplained weight loss;
• nausea or vomiting, or stomach pain;
• liver disease;
• low levels of magnesium in your blood; or
• osteoporosis or low bone mineral density (osteopenia).

You may be more likely to have a broken bone in your hip, wrist, or spine if you take a proton pump inhibitor for a long time or more than once a day. Discuss with your doctor how to keep your bones healthy.

Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using Omeprazole + SyrSpend SF Alka and call your doctor right away if you have:

• severe stomach pain, diarrhea that is watery or bloody;
• new or unusual pain in your wrist, thigh, hip, or back;
• seizure (convulsions);
• kidney problems--fever, rash, nausea, loss of appetite, joint pain, urinating less than usual, blood in your urine, weight gain;
• low magnesium--dizziness, irregular heartbeats, feeling jittery, muscle cramps, muscle spasms, cough or choking feeling; or
• new or worsening symptoms of lupus--joint pain, and a skin rash on your cheeks or arms that worsens in sunlight.

Taking Omeprazole + SyrSpend SF Alka for a long time may cause you to develop stomach growths called fundic gland polyps. Talk with your doctor about this risk.

If you use Omeprazole + SyrSpend SF Alka for longer than 3 years, you could develop a vitamin B-12 deficiency. Talk to your doctor about how to manage this condition if you develop it.

Common side effects of Omeprazole + SyrSpend SF Alka may include:

• cold symptoms such as stuffy nose, sneezing, sore throat (especially in children);
• fever (especially in children);
• stomach pain, gas;
• nausea, vomiting, diarrhea; or
• headache.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Take the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is close to the time for your next dose. Do not take two doses at once.

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

Omeprazole + SyrSpend SF Alka can cause diarrhea, which may indicate a new infection. If you experience diarrhea that is watery or bloody, contact your doctor before using anti-diarrhea medicine.

Sometimes, it is not safe to use certain medications together. Some drugs can change how much of other drugs are in your blood, which may increase side effects or make the medications work less effectively.

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you are currently taking. Many drugs can affect Omeprazole + SyrSpend SF Alka, especially:

• digoxin;
• clopidogrel;
• methotrexate;
• St. John's wort;
• a diuretic or "water pill"; or
• an antibiotic--amoxicillin, clarithromycin, rifampin.

This list is not complete, and many other drugs may also affect Omeprazole + SyrSpend SF Alka. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.