Did your doctor recommend omeprazole for you?

Are You Taking It Right?

1. Take it BEFORE food-30-60 minutes before breakfast work best (Not after meal, and not only when pain starts). Omeprazole closes the tap, but it doesn't mop the floor, so do not wait till ulcer pain starts before starting.

2. It's not forever. Most people need 2-4weeks only Long-term use without advice will give you issues.

3. Stopping suddenly can backfire. Rebound acid can be worse than before. Reduce the dosage slowly if you have use it in the long term.

4. Food matters: Take less coffee, avoid spicy food, moderate the quantity of meals and avoid late meals. More healings, better results.

5. Not all stomach pain is acid pain. Gas, stress, or bloating is not equal to omeprazole solution. Omeprazole is powerful when used correctly.

By: Pharmacist Nestor Ogu B.Pharm(Nig.) MPSN