It is typically used to treat symptoms of GORD, also known as gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. This is when stomach acid travels up into the tube that connects the throat to the stomach, giving a burning sensation.
It can also leave an unpleasant taste in the back of the throat, which can burn. Omeprazole is available to purchase over the counter at a lower dose of 10mg. If you want to buy omeprazole 20mg, you will need a prescription. This can be obtained from your doctor, or after completing an online medical consultation. Providing it is clinically suitable, a prescription is issued, and your medication is dispensed from our pharmacy.
Your medication is then dispatched using a next day delivery service. Proton pumps located inside the stomach produce gastric acid in order to help digest food. Excess stomach acid produced can cause unpleasant side-effects for many people, and omeprazole works by reducing the amount of acid secreted by the proton pumps. This helps to relieve the effects of too much stomach acid, such as heartburn. Omeprazole also enables the food pipe to recover if it has been damaged by acid that has forced its way up into the throat.
You should take omeprazole once daily in the morning, around 30 minutes before your breakfast. Swallow one capsule whole with a full glass of water. If you are taking any of these medications, you should consult your doctor before taking omeprazole. If you taking an antacid such as Gaviscon, Tums or Milk of Magnesia for indigestion or heartburn, you should leave a 2 hour gap in between both doses for each medication.
Omeprazole can increase the risk of fractures in those with a risk of osteoporosis. It should also be avoided in those with direct exposure to sunlight, as it can cause lesions to form on the skin. We are unable to prescribe omeprazole for those that have:. It may not necessarily be anything to worry about, but in these scenarios, it is best to be physically assessed by a doctor, who can rule out anything that could be hazardous to your health.
If there is an underlying health issue that is causing acid reflux, omeprazole will only mask the symptoms, and not cure the problem. Omeprazole can be used safely in pregnancy, and only traces of omeprazole have been found in breastmilk, in quantities that are not known to be harmful to the baby.
However, you should only take omeprazole under the supervision of a doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Taking omeprazole for a prolonged period of time can have an implication on other aspects of your health. Taking omeprazole for longer than a 3-month period can cause magnesium levels in your body to drop. This can cause you to feel low on energy, confused and light headed. Taking omeprazole for longer than one year can also increase the chances of getting a bone fracture or developing a gut infection.
It can also cause vitamin B levels to fall. It is important to have a regular check-up with your doctor if you take omeprazole over a long period of time. There are no interactions between omeprazole and any form of regular contraceptives.
You can check with your local pharmacy, or online retailers, for the OTC cost of omeprazole. Below are some details on potential ways to reduce long-term drug costs, including costs you pay for omeprazole. You may be able to get a day supply of omeprazole. If approved by your insurance company, getting a day supply of the drug could reduce your number of trips to the pharmacy and help lower the cost.
Omeprazole may be available through a mail-order pharmacy. Some Medicare plans may help cover the cost of mail-order medications. You may also be able to get a day supply of the drug via mail order. They may be able to suggest online pharmacy options that could work for you. Omeprazole is a generic drug, which is an exact copy of the active drug in a brand-name medication.
The generic is considered to be as safe and effective as the original drug. And generics tend to cost less than brand-name drugs. To find out how the cost of Prilosec or Prilosec OTC compares with the cost of omeprazole, talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider. They may have a preference for one version or the other.
Keep in mind that forms may vary between generic omeprazole and the brand-name drugs. Omeprazole is also found in some combination medications. Some of these are available as brand-name drugs, generics, or both. If your doctor prescribes Zegerid or Zegerid OTC, ask them whether they prefer the brand-name or generic version.
Prilosec OTC is used to treat frequent heartburn. Heartburn occurs when the stomach contents back up and out of the stomach into the esophagus the tube that connects the throat to the stomach.
Frequent heartburn is when you have heartburn 2 or more days a week. Prilosec OTC is not the right medicine for you if you have occasional heartburn, one episode of heartburn a week or less, or if you want immediate relief of heartburn. It is very important that you carefully read and understand the Prilosec OTC label directions, warnings, and side effects.
Most importantly, the label will tell you when you should seek medical attention instead of taking Prilosec OTC. Both prescription Prilosec and Prilosec OTC contain the same active ingredient, omeprazole, which effectively stops acid production. Prescription Prilosec treats diseases that require diagnosis and supervision by a doctor. A double dose should not be taken.
Antacids like Gaviscon can be used with omeprazole but should be taken at least 2 hours after omeprazole. If you find you need to use an antacid often while taking omeprazole, please speak to your doctor or pharmacist. Apart from antacids, do not take other heartburn medication with omeprazole. As with all medications, there are some side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Some of the side effects associated with Omeprazole are stomach pain, headache, diarrhoea and nausea. A full list of side effects can be seen in the patient information leaflet and it is always advised you read this prior to taking any medication.
Before taking any medication, it is important to read the Patient Information Leaflet. You can find information leaflets for your medicines by typing them into the search bar at medicines. May be taken with or without food. Some drugs interact with omeprazole and may cause side effects or reduce how well one or both medications work. Omeprazole may reduce the effectiveness of the blood thinner clopidogrel. Patients who take clopidogrel should be prescribed a different PPI such as lansoprazole.
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