"indigestion Remedy"

[douglas9401]

When instructions with medication state that the above should be avoided for two hours before or after taking a particular drug, does the 'remedy' only refer to on demand stuff like Rennies or are acid control products (Omeprazole) included too?

Ta.

[Sqad]

LOl...I am not sure that i understand your question, but on the premise that i have, then the instructions only apply to Omeprazole ( Proton Pump Inhibitors)
I have arrived at that conclusion on the fact that Rennies contain two simple salt antacids, which basically will mix with anything without causing problems.

[TWR]

Milk.

[douglas9401]

I see where confusion could arise Sqad, somebody's only posted half a question..

I was prescribed Diclofenac today and t'leaflet stated the stuff about indigestion remedies.
I'm also on Omeprazole long term and wondered if that counted as an indigestion remedy.
I get the feeling now that it's gonna be 'no'. :)

[Tilly2]

I thought that Diclofenac was frowned upon now, Douglas. When I last asked my GP for Diclofenac, she told me that it was no longer prescribed and that Naproxen had taken its place.

[pixie374]

Whenever we had somebody on diclofenac, we had to change the time to avoid omeprazole. But- that was a Residential home, so they are very by-the-book.

[douglas9401]

Don't know about any of that , Tilly, just that it was prescribed to work with Co-Codamol to try and control my pain.

Doc knows my history and current drugs, I'm sure he knows what he's doing.

(Crosses fingers and walks away whistling) :)

[Sqad]

This is no big deal douglas...........you need both drugs for good reasons.........so take them. I would given the same situation.
Voltarol (Diclofenac) is an excellent choice of drug for rheumatic conditions, but particularly Osteoarthritis.

[Tilly2]

Just repeating what I was told.

Found this:-

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2014/jun/07/european-vultures-threat-diclofenac-vets-spain-italy

Look at the last paragraph.

[Sqad]

Tilly.......noted ;-)

[Tilly2]

and this...
pulsetoday.co.uk/clinical/more-clinical-areas/pain-relief/consider-switch-to-naproxen-in-arthritis-patients-gps-urged/20003119.article

[Tilly2]

Sorry, this

pulsetoday.co.uk/clinical/more-clinical-areas/pain-relief/consider-switch-to-naproxen-in-arthritis-patients-gps-urged/20003119.article

[Tilly2]

Aw!

http://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/clinical/more-clinical-areas/pain-relief/consider-switch-to-naproxen-in-arthritis-patients-gps-urged/20003119.article

[Sqad]

Tilly...yes! yes! yes! we know all that......but those figures only apply with large doses over a long period.

[Tilly2]

Keep your hair on. :-) I'm only saying what I've been told, Sqad.

[Tilly2]

Don't arthritis patients take large dose over long periods?

[Mamyalynne]

For most people Omeprazole is a once daily dose so you should be able to find a decent gap between taking pain relief , though I doubt it matters - I hope the cocktail you've been prescribed helps.

Nasty nagging pain you have.

[Sqad]

Tilly....LOL....you are like a dog with a bone tonight.
Yes, patients "may" take large doses over a long period of time and if this is the case, then one might "consider" alternatives, but even alternatives in high doses may cause problems i.e Naproxen and bleeding.

[EcclesCake]

I'm on both Omeprazole daily and Diclofenic when I feel it is necessary. I've had arthritis for over 30 years.

It is quite easy to manage taking the doses appropriately.