Omeprazole Capsules (10mg, 20mg, 40mg)

Always take Omeprazole capsules exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has prescribed. If you are unsure, ask your doctor or pharmacist before taking Omeprazole capsules.

You can take Omeprazole capsules with food or on an empty stomach. It is generally prescribed to be taken once a day. If you miss taking an Omeprazole capsule take it as you remember or wait until your next dose, do not take two doses at the same time.

If you are finding you are taking too much or not enough Omeprazole to relieve your acid reflux symptoms speak to your doctor or prescriber about changing the dosage or trying an alternative treatment. You can use our free Ask-A-Pharmacist service to find out more about Omeprazole capsules and alternative acid reflux medication.

As with any form of medication, Omeprazole capsules have side effects. For a full list of side effects before you buy Omeprazole, please read the Omeprazole capsules Online Patient Information Leaflet.

Below are a few of the common side effects of taking Omeprazole capsules:

• Headache
• Stomach pains
• Feeling/being sick
• Benign polyps in the stomach.

Speak to your doctor or prescriber if you have any questions regarding the side effects of Omeprazole capsules.

If you notice any of the following side effects of Omeprazole tablets contact a doctor immediately (these are very unlikely):

• Sudden wheezing, swelling of your lips, tongue and throat or body, rash, fainting or difficulties in swallowing (severe allergic reaction).
• Reddening of the skin with blisters or peeling. There may also be severe blisters and bleeding in the lips, eyes, mouth, nose and genitals this could be Stevens-Johnson Syndrome or toxic epidermal necrolysis.
• Yellow skin, dark urine and tiredness which can be symptoms of liver problems.

The main symptoms of acid reflux are:

• heartburn a burning sensation in the middle of your chest
• an unpleasant sour taste in your mouth, caused by stomach acid

You may also have:

• a cough or hiccups that keep coming back
• a hoarse voice
• bad breath
• bloating and feeling sick

Your symptoms will probably be worse after eating, when lying down and when bending over. Most people will have suffered from acid reflux at one point or another, avoiding certain foods/drinks can be a good way to reduce the unpleasant symptoms. In other situations, there may be no obvious cause. Medication such as Omeprazole capsules can help if acid reflux is a recurring problem.

There are no known adverse effects when consuming alcohol when taking Omeprazole capsules. Though alcohol can be a trigger for acid reflux in general so is best avoided in large quantities.

There are no known food interactions with Omeprazole capsules. There is some evidence suggesting you can be more susceptible to gastroenteritis when taking Omeprazole capsules. This might be due to Omeprazole capsules making your stomach less acidic and less capable of killing bacteria in the food you ingest, therefore make sure you cook your food thoroughly when taking Omeprazole capsules. As with alcohol spicy or fatty foods can cause acid reflux so if these types of foods are triggers they are best avoided in large quantities.

Omeprazole capsules should not be taken alongside any other forms of proton pump inhibitors. This includes any over-the-counter proton inhibitors. Tell your doctor before taking this medicine if you are due to have a specific blood test (Chromogranin A) and do not take Omeprazole Capsules if you are taking a medicine containing nelfinavir (used to treat HIV infection). If your doctor has prescribed the antibiotics amoxicillin and clarithromycin as well as Omeprazole Capsules to treat ulcers it is very important that you tell your doctor about any other medicines you are taking.

Always inform your doctor or prescriber of any medication you might be taking, even if it is over the counter, before you start taking any medication including Omeprazole Capsules.

Omeprazole capsules are very similar to Lansoprazole capsules. They are both proton pump inhibitors (PPI) that are effective in reducing acid reflux. There is no significant difference in how effective each medication is, the main difference is the dosage. You can buy Omeprazole capsules online at e-Surgery in dosages of 10mg, 20mg and 40mg. Lansoprazole capsules are available in 15mg and 30mg.

If you find that one medication isn’t working sometimes trying an alternative medication can help. Use our ask a pharmacist service for more information.

You can NOT take Omeprazole Capsules if:

• You are allergic to any of the ingredients
• You are allergic to any other proton pump inhibitor
• You are taking medicine containing nelfinavir

Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure about any medication you take regularly in combination with Omeprazole capsules.

If you buy Omeprazole capsules they will work to reduce the amount of acid that your stomach produces. Therefore, Omeprazole capsules effectively reduce the symptoms of acid reflux.

Acid reflux can cause many problematic symptoms and also cause damage to your oesophagus in the long term. It is important to take your Omeprazole capsules if directed so by your doctor.

Yes, you can buy Omeprazole capsules online from registered prescribers such as e-Surgery.

When buying Omeprazole capsules or any other medication online, always look for the green GPhC logo on the bottom of each page you visit.

You can use the GPhC website to check if a pharmacy is registered. This will ensure that when you buy Omeprazole capsules online they are genuine.

You can learn more about Omeprazole capsules online in the Patient Information Leaflet, which contains more useful information.

You can also use our completely free Ask-a-Pharmacist service to get health advice from a trained professional. We’re here to help!

We also have a useful blog article on simple home remedies for acid reflux and heartburn that you might want to read to help you with more information on natural remedies.

You can buy Omeprazole capsules online from e-Surgery with prices starting at just 7.95, lower than an NHS prescription charge.

Do not use Omeprazole capsules after the expiration date on the packaging. Store in a cool, dry place and dispose of properly as per instruction of the the Omeprazole capsule patient information leaflet.

When you buy Omeprazole capsules or any other medication online always check the expiry date once it has arrived.

e-Surgery uses Royal Mail delivery with choices starting from; Royal mail 48 tracked delivery, Royal Mail tracked 24 and Royal Mail 1 pm special delivery (discover more about e-Surgery delivery). When you buy Omeprazole capsules online they will arrive in discreet, recyclable packaging at a delivery address of your choice.

Find out to recycle packaging from e-Surgery.

The Omeprazole pack contains a patient information leaflet and a blister pack containing either 14, 28 and 56 in dosages of 10mg, 20mg and 40mg.

Whenever you buy Omeprazole capsules online they will come in blister packs that are not currently recyclable, so once they have been used can be disposed of in a general waste bin. If the Omeprazole capsules are unfinished dispose of the medication safely and drop them off at a local pharmacy. Cardboard packaging and paper patient information leaflets are recyclable.

For any more information on the disposal of Omeprazole capsules, you can use our free Ask-A-Pharmacist service.