Treat your frequent heartburn with non-prescription Zegerid OTC. It has the same medication as prescription Zegerid and is the only frequent heartburn treatment with a unique dual-ingredient formula. Each capsule contains 20 mg. of omeprazole, the leading prescription acid reducer, plus 1110 mg. of sodium bicarbonate to help protect the medicine from stomach acid and allow faster absorption. Zegerid OTC blocks acid production right at the source. One pill a day provides 24-hour relief of your frequent heartburn symptoms - described as heartburn occurring two or more times a week. This medication may take 1-4 days for full effect, and is not intended for immediate relief of heartburn, though some people experience relief within 24 hours. Each capsule contains 303 mg. of sodium. Consult your physician if you have a sodium-restricted diet. 42-count package contains three 14-day courses of treatment.