💊 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)