I have an allergy to Sulfa drugs. My dr prescribed me omeprazole for my acid reflux but I forgot to ask him if it contains Sulfa!!! Do you know?!
Does omeprazole, used for acid reflux, contain Sulfa?
- Asked
- 20 Jun 2012 by MichelleRunnels
- Updated
- 20 June 2012
- Topics
- allergies, omeprazole, gerd
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AquariusAnneCA
20 Jun 2012
Cloch
20 Jun 2012
There are drugs that contain sulfur, like Omeprazole, that are safe to use in people with a sulfa drug allergy. The title is sorta misleading since usually it refers to those drugs that contain sulfonamides. To be on the safe side though, talk to your pharmacist like Anne suggested.
Further Information
- Omeprazole Information for Consumers
- Omeprazole Information for Healthcare Professionals (includes dosage details)
- Side Effects of Omeprazole (detailed)
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