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What Is Omeprazole Used For?
I ve been subscribed Omeprazole but I m not sure what it s for. I keep forgetting to ask the doctor what it s for but haven t taken it. Your help/advice would be appreciated. my email: YYYY@YYYY I did read something online that it helps coughs but don t think this was why it was subscribed to me. Thanks again!
Tue, 28 Mar 2017
Omeparazole is a drug in the group of Proton-Pump-Inhibitor. It is mainly used to reduce Gastritis symptop (epigastic pain) and acid-peptic disease. It can be be used in other conditions like preoperative preparation for surgery and during taking a course of analgesic to prevent (gastritis) adverse effect etc
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