Losec MUPS 20mg Tablets

Losec contains the active ingredient Omeprazole. It belongs to a group of medicines called ‘proton pump inhibitors’ (PPIs). They work by reducing the amount of acid that your stomach produces.

Losec is used to treat the following conditions:

• ‘Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease’ (GORD). This is where acid from the stomach escapes into the gullet (the tube that connects your throat to your stomach) causing pain, inflammation, and heartburn.

• Ulcers in the upper part of the intestine (duodenal ulcer) or stomach (gastric ulcer).

• Ulcers that are infected with bacteria called ‘Helicobacter pylori’. If you have this condition, your doctor may also prescribe antibiotics to treat the infection and allow the ulcer to heal.

• Ulcers are caused by medicines called NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs). Losec can also be used to stop ulcers from forming if you are taking NSAIDs.

• Too much acid in the stomach caused by a growth in the pancreas (Zollinger-Ellison syndrome).

It is fast-acting and easy to use. Just a single daily dose can alleviate symptoms for the whole day.

The recommended dose for acid reflux:- ONE TABLET (20mg) to be taken orally once daily 1 hour before food and only when required. 

• It is recommended that you take Losec in the morning to alleviate symptoms throughout the rest of the day.

It's "dispersible" in liquid which means it can be dissolved in water and taken this way if you have difficulty swallowing tablets.

If you take more Losec than you should

If you take more Losec than prescribed by your doctor, talk to your doctor or pharmacist straight away.

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Common side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10 people)

• Headache.

• Effects on your stomach or gut: diarrhoea, stomach pain, constipation, wind (flatulence).

• Feeling sick (nausea) or being sick (vomiting).

Uncommon side effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 people)

• Swelling of the feet and ankles.

• Disturbed sleep (insomnia).

• Dizziness, tingling feelings such as “pins and needles”, feeling sleepy.

• Spinning feeling (vertigo).

• Changes in blood tests that check how the liver is working.

• Skin rash, lumpy rash (hives), and itchy skin.

• Generally feeling unwell and lacking energy.

For a full list of side effects CLICK HERE.

If you notice any of the following rare but serious side effects, stop taking Losec and contact a doctor immediately:

• Sudden wheezing, swelling of your lips, tongue, and throat or body, rash, fainting, or difficulties in swallowing (severe allergic reaction).

• Reddening of the skin with blisters or peeling. There may also be severe blisters and bleeding in the lips, eyes, mouth, nose, and genitals. This could be ‘Stevens-Johnson syndrome’ or ‘toxic epidermal necrolysis’.

• Yellow skin, dark urine, and tiredness can be symptoms of liver problems.

Reporting of side effects

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.