Drug Uses

This medicine is used to treat gastric ulcers, duodenal ulcers, and for acid reflux, in which stomach acid is washed back up into the esophagus.

General Information

This database does not contain every known side effect, adverse effect, or drug interaction. If you have questions about your medicines, contact your health care provider. This information is for educational purposes only.

How Drug Works

Omeprazole blocks the production of acid in your stomach.

How Taken

Omeprazole is available in delayed-release capsules and they should be swallowed whole, not opened, crushed, or chewed. Preferred dosing time is immediately before a meal, usually in the morning.

Possible Side Effects

Some common side effects reported with this medicine include: back, leg, or abdominal pain headache, dizziness nausea, vomiting, diarrhea If you experience other bothersome side effects, contact your health care provider.

Warnings/Precautions

Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had liver disease. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking omeprazole, call your doctor. Tell your doctor if you use tobacco products. Cigarette smoking may decrease the effectiveness of this drug.

Overdose

For emergencies, seek medical attention immediately. For non emergencies, contact your local or regional poison control center at 1-800-222-1222.

Drug Interactions

Talk to your doctor and pharmacist if you are taking any of the following: anticoagulants (blood thinners) benzodiazepines (e.g. diazepam; flurazepam; triazolam) phenytoin (Dilantin) clarithromycin (Biaxin) Tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially iron supplements or vitamins that contain iron.

Missed Dose

Take your next dose as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage

Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom).

Pregnancy/Nursing

Talk to your doctor or pediatrician before using this medicine while nursing. Use during pregnancy should only occur if the potential benefits outweigh the possible risk to the fetus.

More Information

For more information, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or health care provider.

Disclaimer

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