Omeprazole

• ​Do not stop taking your medication without checking with your healthcare professional.
• Take this medication 30 to 60 minutes before a meal. Capsules should be swallowed whole with water.
• Contents of the capsule should not be chewed or crushed.
• If you have swallowing difficulties, the capsule can be opened and the contents swallowed or suspended in a slightly acidic fluid e.g. fruit juice. The suspension should then be taken within 30 minutes. Alternatively you can open the capsule and swallow the contents. 
• A liquid preparation is available in some hospitals.

If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Then take your next dose at the usual time. Do not take two doses to make up for the missed dose.