Main Precautions While Taking Omeprazole
Being one of the most widely prescribed drugs internationally Omeprazole should be taken correctly for the best results. Only in this case you can be sure of positive and soon results of this medication.
Please, follow the tips concerning the main precautions of the drug:
- Take Omeprazole exactly as is prescribed by your doctor. Do not increase or decrease Omeprazole dosage. Don’t take it longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.
- Omeprazole should be taken before eating. It is recommended to take the pill in the morning before breakfast.
- Swallow the whole pill. Don’t break it. The enteric-coated pill is to protect your stomach. Therefore breaking the pill can damage this coating.
- If you are taking the liquid form of Omeprazole you can sprinkle the medicine into a spoonful of applesauce to make swallowing easier. Swallow this mixture right away without chewing and discard the empty capsule.
Store Omeprazole at room temperature away from moisture and heat. - Call your doctor if your symptoms get worse while you are taking Omeprazole.

