Omeprazole and esomeprazole are two different medications that have a lot in common.

They’re both used to treat heartburn and acid reflux, are taken in the same way and are both equally effective treatments when taken at 20mg doses.

However, omeprazole can be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding, where esomeprazole can’t.

Another big difference between the two is the cost, with omeprazole usually being much cheaper than esomeprazole, making it perfect for the savvy shopper.

Esomeprazole and omeprazole are both acid suppressant agents, which means that they work in the same way.

This means that they may not be safe for you to take together.

If you’re taking one of these medications and don’t think your medication is treating your acid reflux effectively enough, speak to your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

Esomeprazole and ranitidine are also both acid suppressant agents which means, like esomeprazole and omeprazole, they may not be suitable for you to take together.

If you think you need to take a second medication to manage your heartburn, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

Heartburn is that uncomfortable feeling in your chest, that feels a bit like there’s something burning in there.

So, it’s a burning feeling behind your heart… Whoever named this condition was really to the point, huh?

Heartburn isn’t usually serious and lots of people suffer with it at some point in their life, so don’t worry if you suddenly feel the burn, chances are it will pass pretty quickly and you can get on with your day.

Heartburn is very common and chances are you’ll probably experience it at some point, even if there’s no obvious cause.

However, there are some things that can make you experience heartburn more often, including:

• Pregnancy
• Being overweight
• Eating certain foods or drinks, e.g. alcohol, chocolate, fatty foods, spicy foods, coffee
• Smoking
• Stress or anxiety
• Taking some medications

If you suffer from regular or severe heartburn and aren’t sure of the cause, speak to your doctor for advice.

You do not need a prescription for any of these products, however, you will be asked to complete a short medical questionnaire by your Chemist4U pharmacist before we can take your order.

This includes some simple questions that all pharmacies legally are required to ask before supplying this kind of product.

This helps our pharmacy team to be sure that this treatment is the best choice for you.