Naltrexone Hydrochloride And Bupropion Hydrochloride and Zegerid OTC

• Generic Name: bupropion / naltrexone
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Contrave

Naltrexone hydrochloride and bupropion hydrochloride is a fixed combination of naltrexone, an opioid antagonist, and bupropion, an aminoketone antidepressant, and is indicated as an adjunct to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity for chronic weight management in adults with an initial body mass index (BMI) of 30 kg/m2 or greater (obese) or 27 kg/m2 or greater (overweight) in the presence of at least one weight-related comorbidity (e.g., hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, or dyslipidemia).

The effect of naltrexone hydrochloride and bupropion hydrochloride on cardiovascular morbidity and mortality has not been established.

The safety and effectiveness of naltrexone hydrochloride and bupropion hydrochloride in combination with other products intended for weight loss, including prescription and over-the-counter drugs and herbal preparations, have not been established.

• 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.