Who can take omeprazole
Omeprazole can be taken by most adults. It can also be taken by children and babies if it's been prescribed by a doctor.
Who may not be able to take omeprazole
To make sure omeprazole is safe for you, tell your doctor if you:
- have ever had an allergic reaction to omeprazole or any other medicine
- have liver problems
- are due to have an endoscopy
Ask your doctor if you should stop taking omeprazole a few weeks before your endoscopy. This is because omeprazole may hide some of the problems that would usually be spotted during an endoscopy.