💊 What Omeprazole 20 mg is
Omeprazole belongs to a group called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). It works by blocking acid production in the stomach.
What it’s used for
Doctors prescribe it for:
- Heartburn / acid reflux
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Stomach ulcers
- Duodenal ulcers
- Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection (combined with antibiotics)
- Protection from stomach damage caused by painkillers (like ibuprofen)
How to take it
- Usually 20 mg once daily
- Take before food (best in the morning)
- Swallow capsule whole (don’t crush or chew)

