Losec MUPS 20mg

Manufacturer
AstraZeneca
 
Contents
Omeprazole Mg
 
Indication
Losec is used for treating heartburn or irritation of the esophagus caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It may also be used for short-term treatment of ulcers of the stomach or small intestines. It may also be used with certain antibiotics to treat ulcers of the small intestines and to help prevent them from coming back. It may also be used to treat conditions that cause your body to make too much stomach acid (eg, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome). Losec is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It works by decreasing the amount of acid produced in the stomach.
 
Instruction
Use Losec as directed by your doctor.

• Take Losec by mouth on an empty stomach before eating.
• Swallow Losec whole. Do not break, crush, chew, or open Losec before swallowing.
• If you have trouble swallowing the capsule, add 1 tablespoon of applesauce to an empty bowl. Open the capsule and empty the pellets onto the applesauce. Mix the pellets with the applesauce and swallow the mixture at once, followed by a glass of cool water. The applesauce used should not be hot and should be soft enough to be swallowed with out chewing. Do not chew or crush the pellets. Do not store the mixture for further use.
• You may take antacids while you are using Losec if you are directed to do so by your doctor.
• If you also take an imidazole antifungal (eg, ketoconazole), take it at least 2 hours before taking Losec.
• If you also take sucralfate, take Losec at least 30 minutes before taking sucralfate.
• Continue to take Losec even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses.
• If you miss a dose of Losec, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.