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Omeprazole
Heartburn, acid reflux and stomach or gut ulcers.
General information only, not medical advice, and no doses. Read the leaflet in your pack and ask a pharmacist about your own situation, other medicines, pregnancy or any health condition.
At a glance
| Generic name | Omeprazole |
|---|---|
| Type | Proton pump inhibitor (PPI) — reduces stomach acid |
| Commonly used for | Heartburn, acid reflux and stomach or gut ulcers. |
| With food? | Usually taken before eating rather than with food. |
| Alcohol | No direct clash, but alcohol tends to worsen reflux, which can work against it. |
| Timing | Commonly taken 30–60 minutes before breakfast, once a day. |
Food and drink
Usually taken before eating rather than with food. No direct clash, but alcohol tends to worsen reflux, which can work against it.
When to take it
Commonly taken 30–60 minutes before breakfast, once a day.
Good to know
It is meant for short courses unless a doctor advises otherwise; long-term use is worth reviewing. If anything about your own use is unclear, a pharmacist can advise for free.
Other common medicines
Paracetamol
Mild to moderate pain such as headache, toothache and muscle aches, and lowering a fever.
Ibuprofen
Pain, inflammation and fever — for example period pain, sprains, back pain and dental pain.
Aspirin
Pain and fever at normal doses; a low daily dose is used, only on medical advice, to reduce clotting risk.
Naproxen
Pain and inflammation, including muscle and joint pain and period pain; it is longer-acting than ibuprofen.
Loratadine
Hay fever and other allergies, and itchy hives.
Cetirizine
Hay fever, allergies and hives.
Source: General medicine information paraphrased from standard patient-information-leaflet guidance. Always read the leaflet in your pack. · checked 2026-09-04
Frequently asked questions
What is Omeprazole used for?
Heartburn, acid reflux and stomach or gut ulcers.
Can I drink alcohol with Omeprazole?
No direct clash, but alcohol tends to worsen reflux, which can work against it.
Should I take Omeprazole with food?
Usually taken before eating rather than with food.
See the pattern over time
TempoLife logs symptoms, food and sleep, so you can bring a clear picture to your pharmacist or doctor.