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Can Ibuprofen Be Taken While On Omeprazole?

I am 62 years old and was recently diagnosed with GERD and is taking omeprazole 20mg-APO once per day, one hour before meal. I also has pains in my right shoulder down to half way to my back and I want to know if I can take ibuprofen for it at the same time I am taking the omeprazole.
Mon, 12 Sep 2016
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Hello dear
I understand your concern
There is no known interaction between ibuprufen and omeprazole,
You can take it safely.
Take the omeprazole one hour before meal and take ibuprufen after the meal for 3 times daily.
Also apply warm pad application to the painful area, proper rest.
Hope this may help you

Contact HCM for further health query
Best regards
Dr. Sagar
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Can Ibuprofen Be Taken While On Omeprazole?

Hello dear I understand your concern There is no known interaction between ibuprufen and omeprazole, You can take it safely. Take the omeprazole one hour before meal and take ibuprufen after the meal for 3 times daily. Also apply warm pad application to the painful area, proper rest. Hope this may help you Contact HCM for further health query Best regards Dr. Sagar