For the relief of heartburn.
See details below, always read the label
See details below, always read the label
Suitable for:
Adults over 18 years of age
Active ingredients:
Omeprazole.
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Product details
This Medicine is sold by Boots Retail (Ireland) Limited at the professional discretion of a Boots pharmacist.
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Losec Control gastro-resistant tablets contains the active substance omeprazole. It belongs to a group of medicines called ‘proton pump inhibitors’. They work by reducing the amount of acid that your stomach produces.
Losec Control is used in adults for the short-term treatment of reflux symptoms (for example heartburn and acid regurgitation).
Reflux is the backflow of acid from the stomach into the gullet “foodpipe”, which may become inflamed and painful. This may cause you symptoms such as a painful burning sensation in the chest rising up to the throat (heartburn) and a sour taste in the mouth (acid regurgitation).
It might be necessary to take the tablets for 2-3 consecutive days to achieve improvement of symptoms.
Suitable for
Adults over 18 years of age
Age Restriction
You must be at least 18 years old to purchase this product.
How to use
Patient Information Leaflets are updated periodically by the manufacturer.
Please read the enclosed leaflet carefully before use.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Always take Losec Control exactly as described in this leaflet. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
Adults:
The usual dose is one 20 mg tablet once a day for 14 days. If you do not experience relief,
or if you experience a worsening of symptoms, consult your doctor.
It might be necessary to take the tablets for 2-3 consecutive days to achieve improvement of symptoms. Usually complete relief of heartburn is achieved within 7 days. If you experience complete relief of symptoms, discontinue treatment. If you are aged over 55 years with new or recently changed symptoms you should contact your doctor.
Taking this medicine
- It is recommended that you take your tablets in the morning, preferably on an empty stomach.
- Swallow your tablets whole with half a glass of water.
- Do not chew or crush the tablets. This is because the tablets contain coated pellets which stop the medicine from being broken down by the acid in your stomach. It is important not to damage the pellets. These micro-pellets contain the active substance omeprazole and are enteric coated which protects them from being broken down during passage through the stomach. The pellets release the active ingredient in the intestine, where it is absorbed by your body to give an effect.
If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Warning - Do not exceed stated dose
Hazards and Cautions
Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines, complementary therapies or if you have a medical condition. This medicine may not be suitable for you if you have a medical condition or taking any medications such as those listed in the Patient Information Leaflet. Please refer to the Patient Information Leaflet for further warnings, precautions, side effects and instructions for use for this product.
Precautions
Consult your doctor or pharmacist if symptoms persist or get worse at any stage.
Seek advice before using if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, breastfeeding or suffer from allergies.
Storage
Do not use Losec Control after the expiry date which is stated on the outer and inner pack after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. Do not store above 25°C. Store in the original package in order to protect from moisture.
Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children
Active ingredients
Omeprazole.
Ingredients
Cellulose microcrystalline, Glycerol monostearate 40-55, Hydroxypropylcellulose, Hypromellose, Macrogol 6000, Magnesium stearate, Methacrylic acid – ethyl acrylate copolymer (1:1) dispersion 30 percent, Polysorbate 80, Crospovidone (type A), Sodium hydroxide (for pH-adjustment), Sodium stearyl fumarate, sugar spheres (contains sucrose and corn starch), Synthetic paraffin, Talc, Triethyl citrate, Iron oxide reddish-brown (E172), Titanium dioxide (E171).
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