Skip to main content

What the FDA labels say about taking them together

Omeprazole and rilpivirine

Omeprazole's FDA label of April 22, 2024 names rilpivirine in its drug interactions section, and rilpivirine's label names omeprazole too. The rilpivirine label: “Coadministration is contraindicated with EDURANT or EDURANT PED.”

Check it at the source: the omeprazole FDA label on DailyMed (effective April 22, 2024, Apotex Corp); the rilpivirine FDA label on DailyMed (effective August 28, 2025, Janssen Products, LP).

What does the omeprazole label say about rilpivirine?

Omeprazole label, drug interactions

Antiretrovirals Clinical Impact: The effect of PPIs on antiretroviral drugs is variable. The clinical importance and the mechanisms behind these interactions are not always known. Decreased exposure of some antiretroviral drugs (…) when used concomitantly with omeprazole may reduce antiviral effect and promote the development of drug resistance. … Intervention: Rilpivirine-containing products: Concomitant use with omeprazole is contraindicated [see Contraindications ()]. Atazanavir: Avoid concomitant use with omeprazole. See prescribing information for atazanavir for dosing information. Nelfinavir: Avoid concomitant use with omeprazole. …

Source: FDA drug label (Omeprazole), Apotex Corp, effective April 22, 2024 (SPL set b83329ac-a65e-b3af-a3fb-c5a6c740e5e7), via openFDA; the full label on DailyMed

What does the rilpivirine label say about omeprazole?

Rilpivirine label, contraindications

Drug Class: Proton Pump Inhibitors; Contraindicated Drugs in Class: e.g., Esomeprazole Lansoprazole Omeprazole Pantoprazole Rabeprazole; Clinical Comment: Potential for significant decreases in rilpivirine plasma concentrations due to gastric pH increase, which may result in loss of virologic response.

Rilpivirine label, drug interactions

Concomitant Drug Class/Drug Name: Proton Pump Inhibitors: e.g., esomeprazole lansoprazole omeprazole pantoprazole rabeprazole; Effect on Concentration of Rilpivirine or Concomitant Drug: ↓ rilpivirine; Clinical Comment: Coadministration is contraindicated with EDURANT or EDURANT PED [see ].

Source: FDA drug label (EDURANT), Janssen Products, LP, effective August 28, 2025 (SPL set 03880372-2c68-45c6-a53a-f420c49541d6), via openFDA; the full label on DailyMed

These are the labels' own sentences. PlainMeds does not grade interactions; a pharmacist or prescriber can say what they mean for one person's medicines.

Both medicines on the record

118Omeprazole generic labelers
2Rilpivirine generic labelers
OmeprazoleRilpivirine
Labeled forAcid reflux and ulcersHIV
Boxed warningNoNo
Pharmacy cost (NADAC)$0.0295 per capsule 20 mg capsule$48.04 per tablet 25 mg tablet
Shortage nowA presentation being discontinuedNo current entry

Source: FDA NDC Directory, CMS NADAC of October 7, 2026 and the FDA Drug Shortage Database (FDA files October 8, 2026)

What next?