Equate Acid Reducer Omeprazole Magnesium Capsules 20.6 mg 28 Ct

• Treats frequent heartburn occurring 2 or more days a week
• Proton Pump Inhibitor
• Easy to swallow capsule
• Gluten-free
• Compare to the active ingredient in Prilosec OTC®*

What is heartburn and what are the symptoms?3
Also known as acid indigestion, sour stomach or acid reflux, heartburn happens when acid from the stomach flows backward up through the esophagus. Normally, a muscular valve at the end of esophagus keeps the acid in the stomach. When heartburn occurs the valve relaxes too often causing acid to reflux. Common symptoms are:

• Bitter or sour taste
• Uncomfortable burning feeling or pressure behind the chest that moves toward the neck and throat
• Symptoms often occur after meals

Who gets heartburn?
According to the American College of Gastroenterology, more than 60 million Americans experience heartburn monthly with some 15 million Americans having heartburn daily.4

How can you prevent heartburn 
You can control your heartburn symptoms through these lifestyle and diet changes:

• Avoid specific foods and beverages that are associated with triggering heartburn such as chocolate, coffee, peppermint, greasy or spicy foods, tomato products, and alcoholic beverages
• Quit smoking and avoid second-hand smoke
• Lose weight if you are too heavy and avoid wearing tight-fitting clothing around your stomach
• Avoid eating 2-3 hours before sleeping
• Stay upright for 3 hours after a meal and avoid reclining or slouching when sitting
• Sleep on a slight angle by elevating the head of your bed 6 to 8 inches