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According to:
http://www.medic8.com/healthguide/articles/losec.html
which seems to be a website maintained by the drug company, patients are advised:
Patient information:
Follow instructions carefully on the label of this medicine or as directed by your doctor.
Take this medicine regularly for it to work effectively (approximately 4 days until maximum effect).
Avoid smoking and eating certain foods (talk to your pharmacist).
Food: Taken after if this medicine upsets your stomach
Alcohol: May aggravate ulcer so best avoided
Swallow capsule whole or open capsule and mix contents with fruit juice or yoghurt.
Contact your doctor or seek urgent medical help if side effects are severe or ongoing.