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Medicines OmeprazoleQuestion & answer

Omeprazole · Medicine question

Does omeprazole pass into breast milk?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Omeprazole passes into breast milk but is unlikely to affect the child when therapeutic doses are used.

Sources for this answer

Losec Capsules 40mgNeon Healthcare Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 24Document updated 24 February 2026

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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