Omeprazole+ Sodium bicarbonate

FDA Approved OTC Version Of Heartburn Drug Zegerid (omeprazole and sodium bicarbonate) on December 2, 2009.

Omeprazole is sensitive to acidic environment, so it is destroyed partly is stomach. Sodium bicarbonate saves it from destruction and increases the bioavailability by its acid neutralisation capacity.

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