Losec

Active Ingredients

Each capsule contains : Omeprazole 20 mg

Indications

Losec inhibits acid secretion in the gastrointestinal tract.

Losec is intended to treat gastric ulcers and duodenal ulcers.

It used as a part of combination therapy with antibiotics for Helicobacter Pylori , related peptic ulcer.

It is also used in long-term treatment of inflammation of the esophagus as a result of reflux oesophagitis and of Zollinger Ellison Syndrome.

As well for maintenance therapy for prevention of recurring flare-up in patients with low response of the ulcer or severe inflammation of the esophagus as a result of reflux oesophagitis.

Losec is used for treatment and prevention of gastric ulcer or duodenal ulcer caused by NSAID's therapy.

Instructions

Do not chew! Swallow the capsules with a glass of water.

Take the medicine half an hour before a meal, preferably in the morning.

Do not chew the capsule contents.

Patients with swallowing difficulties, can open the capsule and swallow the contents or suck the capsule and swallow the contents.

Warnings

Do not use this medicine if you are sensitive to any of its ingredients or substitutes of Benzimidazoles.

Do not use this medicine if you suffer from pain during swallowing food, bloody vomiting or bloody or black stools.

Do not use this medication if you are taking Nelfinavir.

This product contains lactose and therefore may cause allergic reactions in people who are sensitive to lactose.

If you suffer from any medical problem ,

If you are pregnant, think you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding , please consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine.

Please do not consider this information as an alternative to consulting your physician or pharmacist.

For further information on instructions for use, risks and side effects, please read the patient package insert and consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Read the patient package insert carefully before starting to take any medication.