Losec MUPS

What is Losec MUPS?

Losec is the brand name for omeprazole tablets, which is a prescription medication used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and acid reflux.

Losec contains the active ingredient omeprazole, which inhibits the activity of the proteins known as proton pumps; these pumps produce stomach acid. It is part of a group of medicines that are called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs).

You can buy Losec either in the form of capsules or as a multiple unit pellet system (Losec MUPS).

The 20mg (28 capsules) dosage is available for next day delivery at Medicine Direct online pharmacy.

What is Losec used to treat?

Losec is an effective treatment for anyone suffering from acid reflux, providing a cure for anyone with excessive stomach acid. Excess acid in the stomach can be painful and lead to stomach ulcers or the erosion in the lining of your throat.

As well as treating acid reflux, taking Losec can be used to treat gastrointestinal ulcers and heartburn.

How does Losec MUPS work?

As a proton pump inhibitor, losec works by preventing the proton pumps located in the lining of the stomach, from working at their full capacity. Proton pumps are responsible for the production of stomach acid, Losec's inhibitory effect prevent the proton pumps from producing excessive stomach acid. As a result, symptoms of acid reflux and other acid related conditions are relieved.

The inhibitory effects of Losec are very fast acting and can be felt within just 1 hour of taking it. The full effects can be felt within 2 hours of ingesting losec.

Who can take Losec MUPS?

Losec and other omeprazole products are not suitable for everyone. If you have any concerns or doubts, you should contact your pharmacy or speak to your doctor before you take either Losec MUPS or tablets.

If you are pregnant, trying to get pregnant or are breastfeeding, it is not recommended that you take Losec.

Losec can interact with several different medicines, please refer to our Warnings and Drug Interactions tab for the full list of medicines that can have an adverse effect when taken with Losec.

Do not take this medicine without speaking to your doctor if you have any of the following allergies:

• An allergy to any other medicines, preservatives, foods or dyes
• Any medicine which contains a proton pump inhibitor
• Any ingredients listed in the medicine's leaflet
• Difficulty swallowing
• Weight loss
• Loss of blood
• You are allergic to omeprazole or any other ingredients in Losec
• If you are taking any other medicines, prescribed or not
• If you have any liver problems

Can you buy Losec MUPS online in the UK?

Yes, you can buy Losec MUPS online from most online pharmacies in the UK. You will need to complete an online health consultation so your condition cna be assessed by a doctor or UK healthcare professional to ensure you are receiving the most suitable treatment for your condition.

It is important to ensure you are purchasing this medicine from a fully regulated UK pharmacy. For more information on who we are regulated by you can visit our about us page.