Is Sea Moss Safe To Take With Omeprazole?
In our latest question and answer, the pharmacist discusses the use of sea moss while taking omeprazole.
Can I use sea moss while taking omeprazole 40mg?
May 23, 2026- There is no documented interaction between sea moss and omeprazole.
- The main safety concern with sea moss is its iodine content, which can affect thyroid function especially in people with existing thyroid disease, but this is not related to omeprazole.
Hello, and thanks for reaching out to us here at HelloPharmacist!
There is no documented interaction between sea moss and omeprazole. In fact, sea moss is not thought to interact with any common medications used for stomach acid issues, such as proton pump inhibitors like omeprazole or H2 blockers like Pepcid.
The main safety consideration with sea moss is its iodine content, which is why you often see it documented as potentially interacting with thyroid medications.
Sea moss contains approximately 4 to 7 mcg of iodine per gram, although the exact amount can vary depending on the product, where it was grown, and how it was processed. Iodine is needed for normal thyroid hormone production, but too much iodine can sometimes disrupt thyroid function, especially in people with existing thyroid disease.
Regarding omeprazole specifically, there does not appear to be an issue with that medication.
Thanks again for contacting us!
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Glossary — Terms in This Answer
- Proton pump inhibitors
- A class of medications that reduce stomach acid by blocking the pumps in stomach cells that produce acid.
- Omeprazole
- A common proton pump inhibitor medication used to treat acid reflux and stomach ulcers.
- H2 blockers
- A class of medications that reduce stomach acid by blocking histamine receptors that trigger acid production.
- Iodine
- A mineral element that your body needs to make thyroid hormones, which control metabolism and growth.
- Thyroid function
- The proper operation of the thyroid gland in producing and regulating hormones that control your body's metabolism.
- Thyroid disease
- A medical condition in which the thyroid gland does not work properly, causing hormone imbalance.
Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD
Doctor of Pharmacy, board certified clinical pharmacist (BCPS), American Herbalist Guild, Medication Therapy Management certified
Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS, is a licensed pharmacist with more than 13 years of experience across retail pharmacy, clinical pharmacy, medication safety, pharmacy program development, and healthcare administration. He is the founder of HelloPharmacist.com, where he helps patients...
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