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Is Vitamin-C Supplements Advisable After Using Proton Pump Inhibitor?

Hi, I am suffering from acute gastritis ( started about 4 days ago and ended up in emergency) due to over aggressive treatment of pericarditis (which started while overseas -about two weeks ago - got treated there with high doses of ibuprofen) -currently on proton pump inhibitor for gastritis and Panadol for pericarditis - trying to eliminate foods that increase the pain ( only started getting relief last day or two) . Now I have contracted a cold on top of all - so my question: is it safe for me to take chewable vitamin c after I have taken the proton inhibitor and eaten? Really don t want to aggrevate the pain again but also want to boost my (somewhat tired) immune system :)
Wed, 26 Feb 2020
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Hi,

It is not advisable to take these two medications together. >To be more effective in suppressing the stomach acid production, the proton pump inhibitors should be taken orally 30 to 60 minutes before breakfast or any other meal of the day. Vitamin-C supplements may be taken at least one hour after taking the proton pump inhibitors.

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Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
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Is Vitamin-C Supplements Advisable After Using Proton Pump Inhibitor?

Hi, It is not advisable to take these two medications together. To be more effective in suppressing the stomach acid production, the proton pump inhibitors should be taken orally 30 to 60 minutes before breakfast or any other meal of the day. Vitamin-C supplements may be taken at least one hour after taking the proton pump inhibitors. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician