Warnings


What may interact with Zegerid?

Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:

-atazanavir
-clopidogrel
-nelfinavir
-rilpivirine

This medicine may also interact with the following medications:

-antifungals like itraconazole, ketoconazole, and voriconazole
-certain antivirals for HIV or hepatitis
-certain medicines that treat or prevent blood clots like warfarin
-cilostazol
-citalopram
-cyclosporine
-dasatinib
-digoxin
-disfulfiram
-diuretics
-erlotinib
-iron supplements
-medicines for anxiety, panic, and sleep like diazepam
-medicines for seizures like carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin
-methotrexate
-mycophenolate mofetil
-nilotinib
-rifampin
-St. John''s wort
-tacrolimus
-vitamin B12

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Zegerid?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

-Bartter''s syndrome
-diet low in salt
-heart failure
-history of low levels of calcium, magnesium, or potassium in the blood
-kidney disease
-lupus
-problems with acid-base balance in your body
-an unusual reaction to omeprazole, sodium bicarbonate, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using Zegerid?


Visit your healthcare professional for regular checks on your progress. Tell your healthcare professional if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse. You may need blood work done while taking this medicine.



This medicine may cause a decrease in vitamin B12. You should make sure that you get enough vitamin B12 while you are taking this medicine. Discuss the foods you eat and the vitamins you take with your health care professional.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children.

Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Protect from moisture. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.