Omeprazole is not a stomach protector, what it actually does is reduce the production of acid in the stomach. Its use is indicated in cases of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), in gastric and duodenal ulcers and to complement treatment to eradicate Helicobacter Pylori bacteria.
The most frequent ERRORS in its use include:
1. Taking it with food. It should be taken half an hour before breakfast and/or the evening meal.
2. Taking it with antibiotics or anti-inflammatories. Only under a doctor's instructions.
3. Taking it with milk, fizzy drinks or juices. It should not be taken with these liquids as they can disrupt its absorption.
4. Breaking open the capsule and dissolving in water. This makes it lose its properties.
5. Prolonged use. Omeprazole may affect vitamin B12 absorption, be harmful to memory, reduce the absorption of some anticoagulants and highten the effect of some anti-depressive and anti-epileptic drugs.
Omeprazole is a medicine and as such, its use should be advised by a doctor, who will prescribe it if necessary and indicate when and how it should be taken.
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