What each one is for, how to take it, side effects and warnings, side by side from the official labels.
| Omeprazole and Sodium Bicarbonate | Dexlansoprazole | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | A stomach acid reducer (PPI) | A stomach acid reducer (PPI) |
| Used for | Omeprazole and sodium bicarbonate is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) indicated for: • Short-term treatment of active duodenal ulcer ( 1.1 ) • Short-term treatment of active benign gastric ulcer ( 1.2 ) • Treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) ( 1.3… | Dexlansoprazole delayed-release capsules are a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) indicated in patients 12 years of age and older for: • Healing of all grades of erosive esophagitis (EE). ( 1.1 ) • Maintenance of healed EE and relief of heartburn. ( 1.2 ) • Treatment… |
| Usual adult dose | Not on the label | Adults and 16 weeks in patients 12 to 17 years of age. |
| Children | ? The safety and effectiveness of dexlansoprazole have been established in pediatric patients 12 years to 17 years of age for the healing of all grades of EE, the maintenance of healed EE and relief of heartburn, and treatment of heartburn associated with symp… | |
| Prescription (U.S.) | Yes | Yes |
| Common side effects | The following serious adverse reactions are described below and elsewhere in labeling: • Acute Interstitial Nephritis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] • Clostridium difficile -Associated Diarrhea [see Warnings and Precautions… | The following serious adverse reactions are described below and elsewhere in labeling: • Acute Tubulointerstitial Nephritis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)] • Clostridium difficile -Associated Diarrhea [see Warnings and Precau… |
| Pregnancy | 8.1 Pregnancy Pregnancy Category C Risk Summary There are no adequate and well-controlled studies on the use of omeprazole and sodium bicarbonate in pregnant women. Available epidemiologic data fail t… | 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no studies with dexlansoprazole use in pregnant women to inform a drug-associated risk. Dexlansoprazole is the R-enantiomer of lansoprazole, and published observat… |
From the official U.S. labels. Brands and strengths differ between countries.
Neither official label mentions the other. That does not prove they are safe together: ask a pharmacist, and use the free interaction checker.
Check them togetherOmeprazole and Sodium Bicarbonate is a stomach acid reducer (PPI) and Dexlansoprazole is a stomach acid reducer (PPI). Omeprazole and Sodium Bicarbonate is used for: Omeprazole and sodium bicarbonate is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) indicated for: • Short-term treatment of active duodenal ulcer ( 1.1 ) • Short-term treatment of active benign gastric ulcer ( 1.2 ) • Treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) ( 1.3… Dexlansoprazole is used for: Dexlansoprazole delayed-release capsules are a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) indicated in patients 12 years of age and older for: • Healing of all grades of erosive esophagitis (EE). ( 1.1 ) • Maintenance of healed EE and relief of heartburn. ( 1.2 ) • Treatment…
Neither official label mentions the other. That does not prove they are safe together: ask a pharmacist, and use the free interaction checker.
It depends on what you are treating, your health and other medicines. Your doctor or pharmacist can tell you which one suits you; this page shows what each official label says.