MinorOmeprazole + Prednisolone

Can you take Omeprazole and Prednisolone together?

This page explains what happens if Omeprazole and Prednisolone are taken together, according to official sources.

What happens

Beneficial gastroprotection against steroid ulceration

Omeprazole is routinely co-prescribed with prednisolone to prevent corticosteroid-induced gastritis and peptic ulceration.

Recommended management

Take omeprazole in the morning on an empty stomach. If steroid treatment is prolonged, evaluate calcium and bone density.

Clinical references

Last updated: Sep 25, 2026

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