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Omeprazole
Part of group: Proton pump inhibitor
SACAA Part 67 assessment
Generally acceptable for flying
Active ingredient(s)
3 in groupOmeprazolePantoprazoleEsomeprazole
Proton pump inhibitor
Guidance notes
Table A1: PPIs are acceptable. H2 blockers have timing rules — cimetidine at least 8 hours and ranitidine at least 12 hours before flying — and single-agent magnesium antacids are unacceptable. The underlying reflux or ulcer disease should be reviewed.
Known SA brand names
LosecNexiamPantolocAltosecTopzoleZantac (ranitidine)GavisconOmeprazolePantoprazoleEsomeprazole
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