One Omeprazole tablet is taken daily in the morning, and can be taken with or without food. Sometimes, a GP may recommend taking two Omeprazole capsules daily - in this case, tablets are taken once in the morning and once in the evening. 

Omeprazole tablets belong to the PPI medication group, which are available over the counter.

With most medications, prescription forms will contain a higher amount of the active ingredient than in over the counter medications.

Omeprazole is generally a very safe medication to use when taken correctly. It is usually advised to take Omeprazole for up to 2 weeks, and then see a GP if your symptoms persist past this point. 

Long term use of Omeprazole and PPIs in general can increase the chances of kidney disease, pneumonia and bacterial infections.

You should only use Omeprazole as advised by a healthcare professional.

Omeprazole can be taken with or without food. It is taken daily at the same time each day, patients usually take Omeprazole in the morning.

It takes 2 to 3 days to begin to work, and it may take up to four weeks to work properly.

Omeprazole should be taken for no longer than 2 weeks to reduce the symptoms of acid reflux. If symptoms do persist, then it is advisable to see your GP - as this may indicate a more serious condition.

Drinking alcohol while taking a proton pump inhibitor can result in increased side effects and worsening of acid reflux.

Omeprazole is used for treating acid reflux and other gastro-oesophageal reflux conditions. 

When Omeprazole is taken, it reduces the amount of stomach acid produced by enzymes in the body, limiting the ability for acid to reflux up out of the stomach. 

Omeprazole works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach, reducing the chances of acid reflux occurring in the respiratory tract.

It is safe to take Omeprazole during pregnancy and whilst breastfeeding. However, it is always best to try and relieve acid reflux without medication whilst pregnant.

You will usually take Omeprazole once a day. If you miss your usual dose, take the missed dose as soon as you remember, unless it's 12 hours or less until your next dose, in which case, just wait.

Omeprazole 20mg can be taken by most adults, however, tell your doctor immediately if you:

• have ever had an allergic reaction to omeprazole or any other medicin
• have liver problems
• are due to have an endoscopy

Begin your order for Omeprazole by starting a consultation with our online pharmacist. You will complete a short assessment, answering questions about your symptoms and condition. Our doctors will then assess your requirements and issue a suitable prescription.