Does Iron Salts Interact with Omeprazole?
CDI records a moderate classification for Iron Salts and Omeprazole. The stored summary is: Omeprazole may interfere with iron salts absorption as gastric pH affects its bioavailability. The mechanism involves omeprazole increases gastric ph, affecting bioavailability of drugs dependent on gastric acidity. Patients taking both medications should consult their healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing the dosage of either drug. This record was extracted from drug labeling through openFDA. NIH/NLM RxNorm is used for drug identities. The summary and severity classification are CDI's processed information, not a verbatim source quotation. Product, route, and patient circumstances matter.
- Severity
- Moderate
- Omeprazole Class
- Proton Pump Inhibitor
- Management
- Monitor for effects
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
Recorded Mechanism
Omeprazole increases gastric pH, affecting bioavailability of drugs dependent on gastric acidity
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Iron Salts and your doctor is considering prescribing Omeprazole (or vice versa), make sure to:
- Inform your doctor and pharmacist of all current medications, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements
- Ask whether the benefits of combining these medications outweigh the risks for your specific situation
- Ask what symptoms to watch for that would indicate the interaction is causing problems
- Ask whether any dosage adjustments are needed
- Never stop or change either medication without first consulting your healthcare provider