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February 26, 20265 min read

Based on NIH | Is it safe to eat eggs while taking omeprazole, or do eggs interact with this medication in any way?

Key Takeaway:

Eggs are generally safe to eat while taking omeprazole, with no clinically meaningful interaction. Omeprazole is best taken before meals; while food can slow absorption rate, it does not reduce overall exposure or its acid-reducing effectiveness.

It is generally safe to eat eggs while taking omeprazole, and eggs are not known to interact with this medication in a clinically meaningful way. Omeprazole is typically taken before meals, and while food can slow the rate at which the drug is absorbed, it does not meaningfully change the total amount your body absorbs or its acid‑reducing effect. [1] [2]

What we know about omeprazole and food

  • Omeprazole delayed‑release capsules are recommended to be taken before eating, and they should be swallowed whole; antacids may be used at the same time if needed. [1] [3]
  • Studies describe that food may decrease the rate (speed) of omeprazole absorption but not the extent (overall exposure), which means its effectiveness is generally maintained despite meals. [2]
  • Immediate‑release and delayed‑release formulations can show lower peak levels and overall exposure when taken with food in some studies, a reason why “before meals” dosing is advised for consistent results. [4]

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Sources

  1. 1.^abThese highlights do not include all the information needed to use omeprazole safely and effectively. See full prescribing information for omeprazole. OMEPRAZOLE DELAYED-RELEASE CAPSULES, USP Initial U.S. Approval: 1989(dailymed.nlm.nih.gov)
  2. 2.^abTherapeutic evaluation of omeprazole.(pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
  3. 3.^↑DailyMed - OMEPRAZOLE capsule, delayed release(dailymed.nlm.nih.gov)
  4. 4.^↑Pharmacokinetics of a new immediate-release compound omeprazole capsule and its comparison with the enteric-coated formulation under fasting and fed conditions.(pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)

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