Help! I forgot to take my Omeprazole on holiday!

[Lclmlbls]

Can’t believe I have been so stupid as to forget to bring my Omeprazole capsules on holiday. I see I can buy Omeprazole from a chemist but not the capsules as they are only available on prescription. I am returning home on Friday. Will the over the counter ones suffice (if I can get them)? What happens if I can’t get them? Any advice much appreciated. It’s been stressful enough getting here without this!

[piglette]

Why don't you ask the pharmacist, they usually know a lot more about drugs than the doctors.

[Temoral]

Depends where you are...if in Englang, you can ring 111 and choose the option 'repeat prescriptions' ....

[jackaboo]

If abroad the pharmacists are really knowledgable and speak english and are so helpful. If the Uk you can get an emergency presciption really easily. Don`t stress Enjoy your holiday xx

[Bennej30]

maybe ring 111 and ask them, sure they could advise you

[Gimme]

If you are in UK, the pharmacy may be able to give you an emergency supply for a few days. If in Spain and some other European countries, pharmacists are able to prescribe. Go to the pharmacy and explain your predicament. Though I have always had the empty packet with me, when I have been in that situation, so I am not sure what they will do without it.

[autumnlass]

If you’re in U.K. you could ring your practice and explain your predicament and they would electronically send a prescription to your nearest pharmacy.

As for Europe - the other posts are more knowledgable than myself, but from past experience they are very knowledgeable and helpful. You’ll be fine - enjoy your holiday! 🌺

[Broseley]

You can make do with high doses of gaviscon. This is what I did when I stopped taking omeprazole a few years ago. The GP advised me to do it. It was all fine.

[PMRpro Ambassador]

I would explain to the pharmacist - they can issue emergency supplies of some stuff and I would think omeprazole should come under that but I imagine the tablets will also do the job.

And when you get home - stick a pack in the bottom of your handbag, handbags if you have several!!!! I'd say toilet bag but a damp environment isn't ideal. Carrying a copy of your prescription in your purse is alsoa good idea.

I have been known to stop the car a few miles down the road to check I have everything!!!!

In terms of effect - there isn't supposed to be any difference. Tablets might be a bit slower and taste difference.

healthline.com/health/capsu...

[Lclmlbls in reply to PMRpro]

Thank you. That’s exactly what I did and I have the capsules now. Thank you everyone for your suggestions. I seem not to be able to work things out logically lately. Brain fog ever since the last covid - or old age?? Believe it or not I was once an intelligent woman. Now I get stressed by anything.

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to Lclmlbls]

I think it is easy to get into a bit of a panic where medication is concerned -and I’m sure you are still an intelligent woman -just a bit anxious..

[Lclmlbls in reply to DorsetLady]

You’re right there! I’m sure my husband would agree with you 100% - about the anxiety at least.

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Lclmlbls]

"Brain fog ever since the last covid"

Very likely - it is known to have neurological effects, It could be worse though.

[SheffieldJane]

I once got an emergency prescription for the number of pills I needed to see me through. Ask if that is possible. I had to pay.

[Poshcards]

I got mine in Boots, when that happened to me xx

[Lclmlbls in reply to Poshcards]

I got mine from Boots in Edinburgh. Cost me almost £10 though for 4 tablets! An expensive mistake I hope not to make again.