Losec 20mg capsules

Key Points

• Targets acid reflux symptoms including bloating, heartburn and nausea
• Fast acting acid reflux tablets, relief within 2-3 days
• Branded version of omeprazole

What is Losec?

Losec 20mg is an acid reflux medication which treats symptoms of heartburn and acid reflux. It contains the active ingredient, omeprazole.

What is Losec Used For?

• Losec medication works by reducing the amount of acid that your stomach produces and is used to treat Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD), ulcers and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
• It helps to relieve symptoms of acid reflux such as:
• Heartburn
• Sour taste as a result of stomach acid
• Bloating or feeling sick

What Dose Should I Take?

To treat acid reflux, the recommended dose is 10 mg or 20 mg once a day. Your doctor could increase your dose to 40 mg once a day. You can take Losec long term if you have chronic acid reflux; however, this requires a prescription from your doctor.

How Long Does it Take for Losec to Work?

You should experience relief within 2-3 days after using Losec. However, you should give it around one month to see the full effect of this medication. If you do not experience any relief from symptoms after 1-2 weeks, you should see your doctor.

What Should I Do if I Miss a Dose?

If you miss a dose of Losec, you should take a tablet as soon as you remember. If it is close to the time of your next dose, skip the missed dose, and go back to your regular regimen. Do not take two doses at the same time or an extra dose to make up for the missed dose.

When Should I See My Doctor?

You should see your doctor if:

• You develop signs of an allergic reaction such as hives, red, swollen, peeling skin with or without fever, wheezing, tightness in the chest
• You experience any unwanted side effects
• You have heartburn most days, or you do not feel better after 14 days
• You experience unwanted weight loss
• You have other alarming symptoms such as being sick or food getting stuck in your throat; there is blood in your stool or your stool is black, you have extreme stomach pain

Losec Alternatives

Losec vs Nexium

Losec has the active ingredient omeprazole, and Nexium contains the active ingredient esomeprazole. They both belong to the class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors, and both work to reduce the amount of acid that the stomach produces. Clinically, there is not much difference between Losec and Nexium.
Omeprazole vs Losec

Losec is the branded version of omeprazole. It was one of the original brand names under which omeprazole was marketed when it first became available. Both Losec and omeprazole tablets contain the same active ingredient and work in a similar way.

Preventions

There are ways in which you can combat symptoms of acid reflux such as heartburn, an unpleasant taste and bloating. You could try to adjust your lifestyle including:

• Cut out foods or drinks that trigger acid reflux
• Avoid eating close to bedtime
• Do not wear tight clothes
• Quit smoking
• Reduce the amount of alcohol you drink
• Don’t stop taking any prescribed medicine without consulting your doctor
• Try to eat smaller meal portions and more frequently

Losec Ingredients

Active ingredient: Omeprazole

Inactive ingredients: Disodium phosphate dihydrate, hydroxypropylcellulose, hypromellose, lactose anhydrous, magnesium stearate, mannitol, methacrylic acid – ethylacrylate copolymer (1:1) dispersion 30 per cent, cellulose microcrystalline, macrogol (polyethylene glycol 400), sodium laurilsulfate, iron oxide E172, titanium dioxide E171, gelatine, printing ink (containing shellac, ammonia, potassium hydroxide and black iron oxide E172), silica colloidal anhydrous and paraffin liquid