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I take ompeprazole every morning for my stomach and i have a cold now, can i also take dayquil and halls to ease my illness? or will they interact and cause problems?
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About PPI's...: Proton pump inhibitors (PPI's) used for treating acid reflux should not interact with typical over-the-counter cough and cold medications. That said, ibuprofen and other NSAID's or aspirin may irritate one's stomach or esophagus and worsen reflux symptoms. Acetaminophen doesn't irritate the stomach. PPI's include omeprazole, lansoprazole, esomeprazole, etc...
Answered 2/12/2020
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