Drug & supplement interaction

Heather + Omeprazole, Sodium Bicarbonate

Omeprazole, Sodium Bicarbonate brand name: Konvomep.

No Known Interaction
Medically reviewed by · Updated June 2026 · Pair last verified Sep 20, 2026
The bottom line No known interaction

We found no known interaction between Heather and Omeprazole, Sodium Bicarbonate in our sources. Absence of a documented interaction is not the same as proven safety, and does not guarantee one does not exist. Do not start, stop, or change a medication or supplement based on this page; confirm with your pharmacist or doctor first. Additionally, although there is no interaction, the label for Omeprazole, Sodium Bicarbonate states a food rule worth keeping to.

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Interaction report

Heather and Omeprazole, Sodium Bicarbonate

We checked these two against our interaction database. Here is what we found.

No Known Interaction Found

We did not find a documented interaction between Omeprazole, Sodium Bicarbonate and Heather in our sources. This does not guarantee that the combination is completely free of risk — there is often limited research on supplements and herbal products, especially around drug interactions.

Worth understanding: our licensed dataset holds no drug-interaction record for Heather at all — not against Omeprazole, Sodium Bicarbonate, and not against any other medication we track. This verdict therefore rests on the absence of any recorded data, not on research that looked at this combination and found nothing. We cannot rule an interaction out.

If you decide to take both, the practical routine is simple: add one new thing at a time and note the date you started it. If the combination is going to disagree with you, it usually shows in the first days to a couple of weeks — and a start date turns “I’ve been feeling off” into something a pharmacist can actually work with. Do not stop a prescribed medicine on your own.

Always talk with your pharmacist or doctor before making changes to your medications or supplements, particularly if you take several medications or have an ongoing health condition.

Heather safety at a glance

Heather overall Use caution Generally regarded as mild but human safety and effectiveness data are very limited.
Pregnancy Avoid Not enough safety information, so it is best avoided during pregnancy.
Breastfeeding Avoid No reliable safety data during breastfeeding, so avoid it.

Safety guidance is general; always confirm with your pharmacist or doctor for your situation.

Still wondering about combining Omeprazole, Sodium Bicarbonate and Heather? Ask Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS directly ›
What to actually watch for

What Omeprazole, Sodium Bicarbonate’s Own FDA Label Lists

This is not an interaction — none of it involves Heather. These are the most notable effects listed in the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of Omeprazole, Sodium Bicarbonate’s own FDA label, for the medication by itself. Knowing the drug’s own list makes it easier to work out the likely cause if something new turns up while you take both. 10 of them are worth acting on rather than waiting out — marked below.

  • Kidney problems Worth acting on mentioned in 84.2% of FDA reports for Omeprazole, Sodium Bicarbonate
  • Low magnesium Worth acting on
  • Bone thinning Worth acting on
  • Muscle weakness Worth acting on
  • Bleeding in the gut Worth acting on
  • High potassium Worth acting on
  • Low sodium Worth acting on
  • Low blood sugar Worth acting on
  • Low potassium Worth acting on
  • A slow heartbeat Worth acting on

Showing the 10 most notable of 70 label-listed effects — ranked by how unusual each one is across medicines generally, with serious effects weighted up.

From the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of the FDA label for Omeprazole, Sodium Bicarbonate. Read the label on DailyMed › Where a percentage is shown, it is the share of 930 voluntary FDA FAERS reports for Omeprazole, Sodium Bicarbonate that mention that effect — a reporting proportion, not an incidence rate and not evidence the drug caused it. Heather’s licensed record lists no adverse effects our clinical vocabulary could match, so there is no Heather side to compare — that is a limit of the record, not a statement that Heather has no side effects.

How to take them

Some Omeprazole, Sodium Bicarbonate Products Have a Food Rule — Heather Should Not Break It

At least one FDA label for a product containing Omeprazole, Sodium Bicarbonate says to take it on an empty stomach. Most supplements — Heather included — are taken with a meal, so the easy mistake is swallowing both together at breakfast. Where that rule applies, keep Omeprazole, Sodium Bicarbonate on its own and move Heather to a meal later in the day.

This may not be true of your version. Food instructions belong to the product, not the ingredient: two Omeprazole, Sodium Bicarbonate products can carry different directions, and extended-release forms often differ from immediate-release ones. The label we read is quoted below — check the directions on your own box or bottle, or ask your pharmacist, for how to take the exact product you were given.

• Take on an empty stomach at least one hour before a meal [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] .

From the Dosage and Administration section of the FDA label we read for Omeprazole, Sodium Bicarbonate — where that label names a specific product, the instruction is that product's. Read the label on DailyMed ›

A food rule is not an interaction — it is about how much of the medicine you absorb. The directions that came with your own product, and your pharmacist, outrank anything on this page.

Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Omeprazole, Sodium Bicarbonate

This page covers Heather only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Omeprazole, Sodium Bicarbonate page lists 174 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Grapefruit (major), St. John's Wort (major), Acacia Rigidula (moderate) and Adrafinil (moderate).

By severity: 3 major · 121 moderate · 50 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Omeprazole, Sodium Bicarbonate page

“Omeprazole with sodium bicarbonate (Konvomep) is a heartburn and ulcer treatment, a proton pump inhibitor paired with an antacid, and its supplement list warrants real vigilance because three of the 174 ingredients on file rate major. St.”

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One more smart check

Taking Heather as Part of a Dietary Supplement Product? Check It for Interactions

We hold 40 real supplement products containing Heather, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Heather. Even though Heather itself has no known interaction with Omeprazole, Sodium Bicarbonate, another ingredient on your label might. Find your product and we’ll check every ingredient on its label:

How much people look this up

Where Heather and Omeprazole, Sodium Bicarbonate Sit Against Everything Else

Out of every supplement and medication people look up on HelloPharmacist, here is where these two land this week — and which way each has been moving.

Supplement Heather
Steady interest

#971 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today
Medication Omeprazole, Sodium Bicarbonate
Top half

#1,303 of 2,830 medications looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today

Position among everything looked up on this site, not a measure of how commonly either one is used or how important it is. A supplement can climb this list because of a news story. It counts every request to the page, automated ones included, and nothing here identifies anyone.

Where does our data come from?
  • Source: the Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) clinical database — the evidence-graded professional reference for herb & supplement interactions. Heather is not yet covered by that licensed database, so its write-up cites publicly available medical sources directly (see the references below).
  • Citation library: 103,510 references behind our interaction content, 65,311 of them resolved to verified PubMed/DOI sources. See every Heather reference on this page ↓
  • Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 20, 2026. The Heather and Omeprazole, Sodium Bicarbonate records this page draws on were last updated June 22, 2026.
  • What “no known interaction” means: no documented interaction in the sources above — not a guarantee of safety. Supplements are studied far less than prescription drugs, so we say exactly what the evidence supports, and nothing more.
Data structure & sourcing designed and verified by .
Supplement

About Heather

What is Heather?

  • Urinary tract complaints
  • Mild fluid retention
  • Joint and rheumatic discomfort
  • Sleep and relaxation
  • Skin and wound care (topical)

Heather (Calluna vulgaris) is a traditional European herb used mainly as a tea for urinary and minor inflammatory complaints, but high-quality human studies are lacking. It is generally considered gentle when used as a tea, though its effectiveness is largely unproven, so check with a pharmacist or doctor before relying on it.

Calluna vulgaris · Ericaceae · Flowering tops and aerial parts · Tea (dried flowers), tincture, liquid extract, capsules

An interaction check asks whether these two react with each other — it does not ask whether Heather is a good idea for someone in your situation. Here is what our Heather record says about it on its own.

Heather: dosing

There is no established standardized dose for heather. Traditional use is mostly as a tea made from the dried flowering tops, but exact amounts vary widely between products and sources.The safest approach is to follow the directions on the product label and not exceed them.

From our Heather monograph — the full record covers uses, side effects and every documented interaction.

Read the full Heather monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Omeprazole, Sodium Bicarbonate

Most-Reported Side Effects for Omeprazole, Sodium Bicarbonate

From FAERS, the FDA’s public side-effect reporting system (930 reports, all brands). Reports are voluntary and are not proof the drug caused the effect.

Chronic kidney disease 326 reports
Acute kidney injury 168 reports
Renal failure 155 reports
Renal injury 91 reports
End stage renal disease 77 reports
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Other Drugs & Heather

Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Heather — both the ones with a known interaction and the ones without. Select any drug for the full detail.

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No interaction 2,829 drugs checked — show the list

We also checked Heather against these medications and found no known interaction in our sources. Open any page to confirm.

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,829 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Heather list.

See the full Heather interactions page
See every supplement checked against Omeprazole, Sodium Bicarbonate, ranked by severity
Evidence & sources

Heather References

The 2 sources that drive our Heather monograph — publicly available pages from reputable medical and government organizations. Every link was verified to work before publishing. Heather is not covered by the licensed Natural Medicines interaction database, so its page cites these public sources directly.

  1. Herbs and Supplements — MedlinePlus Source
  2. Using Dietary Supplements Wisely — NIH NCCIH Source

Medication overviews come from MedlinePlus (NIH); supplement label data from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists — see our data sources and editorial standards.

Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Taking Heather and Omeprazole, Sodium Bicarbonate Together: Common Questions

Is it safe to take Heather with Omeprazole, Sodium Bicarbonate?
We do not list a known interaction between Heather and Omeprazole, Sodium Bicarbonate. That does not guarantee the combination is risk-free, so confirm with your pharmacist or doctor — especially if you take other medications or have a health condition.
Should I take Heather and Omeprazole, Sodium Bicarbonate at the same time of day?
At least one FDA label for a product containing Omeprazole, Sodium Bicarbonate says to take it on an empty stomach, and supplements are usually taken with a meal — so taking them together at breakfast is the easy mistake. Where that applies, keep Omeprazole, Sodium Bicarbonate on its own and move Heather to a meal later in the day. Food instructions belong to the product rather than the ingredient, so check the directions on your own box. This is about absorption, not an interaction.
Does Omeprazole, Sodium Bicarbonate interact with any supplements?
Yes. Omeprazole, Sodium Bicarbonate has documented interactions with 174 supplements in our database — Heather is not one of them. The Omeprazole, Sodium Bicarbonate interaction page linked on this page lists every one, ranked by severity.

Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy

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