Comparison of Two Omeprazole-Containing Products for Relief of Frequent Heartburn (MK-0764A-036)
Heartburn
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Heartburn focused on measuring Frequent Heartburn, Omeprazole, Omeprazole, sodium bicarbonate drug combination, Gastrointestinal Agents, Therapeutic Uses, Pharmacologic Actions, Enzyme Inhibitors, Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action, Proton Pump Inhibitors
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Females of reproductive potential must demonstrate a negative urine pregnancy test and agree to use an acceptable method of birth control
- Suffer from frequent heartburn
- Refrain from taking non-study medicine or treatment for heartburn for the duration of the study
- Be free of any clinically significant disease that requires a physician's care
- Read and understand English
Exclusion Criteria:
- Any significant medical condition which is a contraindication to the use of omeprazole or sodium bicarbonate
- Known hypersensitivity to the study drugs or any components
- Experiencing any of the following: trouble or pain with swallowing food, vomiting with blood, bloody or black stools
- Participation in another investigational study within 4 weeks prior to the screening visit.
Sites / Locations
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
Omeprazole 20 mg + Sodium Bicarbonate 1100 mg
Omeprazole 20 mg
Participants will receive omeprazole 20 mg + sodium bicarbonate 1100 mg once a day for 4 days, and then after a washout period, omeprazole 20 mg once a day for 4 days.
Participants will receive omeprazole 20 mg once a day for 4 days, and then after a washout period, omeprazole 20 mg + sodium bicarbonate 1100 mg once a day for 4 days.