MorphaBond ER and Zegerid OTC

• Generic Name: morphine
• Dosage Forms: tablet, extended release
• Other Brand Names: Arymo ER, Kadian, MorphaBond ER, Avinza, MS Contin, Duramorph PF, Infumorph, Mitigo, RMS, Roxanol

MorphaBond ER is an opioid medication used to treat moderate to severe pain. Short-acting this medicine is taken as needed for pain.

The extended-release form of morphine is for around-the-clock treatment of pain. This form of morphine is not for use on an as-needed basis for pain.

MorphaBond ER may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: omeprazole / sodium bicarbonate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Zegerid, Zegerid OTC

Zegerid OTC contains a combination of omeprazole and sodium bicarbonate. Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor that decreases the amount of acid your stomach produces. Sodium bicarbonate is an antacid that raises the pH in your stomach to keep the omeprazole from breaking down in stomach acid.

Zegerid OTC is used to treat frequent heartburn that occurs on 2 or more days a week. It not intended for the immediate relief of heartburn.

It may take 1 to 4 days for Zegerid OTC to have full effect.