Product	RRP	Price	Order
Losec Mups Omeprazole 10mg 28 Tabl	€ 19,75	€ 17,95	Add to shopping cart
Losec Mups Omeprazole 20mg 28 Tabl	€ 28,55	€ 25,95	Add to shopping cart
Losec Mups Omeprazole 40mg 7 Tabl.	€ 16,45	€ 14,95	Add to shopping cart

 

 

 

Losec capsules and Losec MUPS tablets (MUPS = Multiple Unit Pellet System) contain the active ingredient omeprazole, which is a type of medicine called a proton pump inhibitor. (NB. Omeprazole is also available without a brand name, ie as the generic medicine.) Omeprazole acts in the stomach to decrease the production of stomach acid.

Proton pumps are found on cells that line the stomach and are used by these cells to produce stomach acid. Omeprazole works by inhibiting the action of the proton pumps, and this reduces the production of stomach acid.

Stomach acid is produced in the stomach as a normal part of the digestive process. Normally the linings of the stomach and duodenum (an area of the intestine directly after the stomach) are protected by a layer that resists acid attack. However, if this layer is damaged, or large amounts of stomach acid are formed, an ulcer can develop on the lining of the stomach or duodenum. This is called a peptic ulcer.

Acid produced in the stomach can also sometimes flow back into the food pipe (oesophagus). This is called gastro-oesophageal reflux, and can cause pain and a burning sensation known as heartburn. It can also irritate and damage the lining of the oesophagus, causing a condition called reflux oesophagitis.

By reducing the production of stomach acid omeprazole can be used to treat all these and other conditions.

It stops excess acid flowing back into the foodpipe and can be used to relieve heartburn symptoms associated with acid reflux. It also allows the oesophagus to heal in reflux oesophagitis.

By reducing the amount of acid in the stomach and duodenum omeprazole also allows peptic ulcers to heal, and prevents them from recurring. It also relieves the symptoms of indigestion caused by excess stomach acid.

Omeprazole can be used to prevent and treat peptic ulcers that can occur as a side effect of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as diclofenac. In addition it can relieve side effects such as indigestion that can be associated with these medicines.

Omeprazole is also given together with antibiotics to help eradicate bacteria called Helicobacter pylori from the stomach. These bacteria can contribute to the formation of peptic ulcers. Omeprazole helps create an environment in the gut in which the antibiotics can be more effective at killing the bacteria.

Omeprazole is used in varying doses and for varying lengths of time depending on the condition being treated.