Omeprazole is a prescription medicine. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Acidity, Peptic Ulcer, GERD. Other than this, Omeprazole has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Omeprazole depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Omeprazole have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Omeprazole normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Omeprazole is Mild for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Omeprazole's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
The section on Omeprazole contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Omeprazole have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Omeprazole is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Omeprazole is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
|
| Geriatric |
|
| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
|
| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
|
Is the use of Omeprazole safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can consume [medicine]. Though Omeprazole has mild side effects when taken during pregnany
Is the use of Omeprazole safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Omeprazole. If you see any side effects, stop taking Omeprazole immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Omeprazole again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Omeprazole on the Kidneys?
Omeprazole has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Omeprazole on the Liver?
Omeprazole may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Omeprazole on the Heart?
Side effects of Omeprazole rarely affect the heart.
Omeprazole should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Omeprazole unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Omeprazole habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Omeprazole.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Omeprazole. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Omeprazole only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Omeprazole is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Omeprazole
You can take Omeprazole with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Omeprazole
Taking Omeprazole with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Omeprazole works by blocking the action of proton pump inhibitor which is responsible for acid production in the stomach. By blocking the production of acid in the stomach it helps to relieve from acidity, heartburn, GERD, stomach ulcer and other acidity related stomach problems.
Omeprazole should be taken 30 - 60 minute before meal. Preferably it should be taken once a day in the morning before breakfast. However, some people may require to take it twice in a day, in this case, 1 tablet should be taken in the morning and 1 tablet in the evening before meal. Please consult your doctor regarding the exact dosage regime of medicine and follow his/her instruction.
Yes, you can take Omeprazole with paracetamol. No drug-drug interactions are seen when taking these two medicines together. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction exists between them. If you experience any side effects after consuming these two medicines together, please inform the doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Omeprazole causes bloating. It is a common side effect of this drug. If you experience unpleasant effects after consuming this drug then inform to doctor right away without further delay.
Yes, Omeprazole can be taken with ibuprofen. No drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you experience any unwanted side effects after consuming medicine, please consult your doctor right away without further delay.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
