Omeprazole

What is Omeprazole?

Omeprazole, otherwise known under the branded name of Losec, belongs to a family of medicines called proton pump inhibitors. This type of medication helps to reduce the amount of acid that is produced in the stomach.

When stomach acid reaches the oesophagus, it can cause a lot of discomfort. This discomfort can be in the form of heartburn, bloating, pain when swallowing, or acid reflux.

What is Omeprazole used to treat?

Omeprazole is used to treat ulcers in the stomach, and gastroesophageal reflux disease in adults and children. In adults, Omeprazole can be used to treat a range of different ulcers, including ulcers in the upper intestine, bacteria infected ulcers, and ulcers that are caused by non-steroidal inflammatory drugs (NSAID’s) like aspirin, ibuprofen, and diclofenac.

Dosage:

Each person’s dosage for Omeprazole will be different as it depends on your condition and the severity of the problem. You should always follow the doctor’s instructions and read the patient information leaflet which comes with the medicine before taking medication.

Heartburn and acid reflux

If your gullet has been damaged and you are suffering from heartburn, you should take one capsule (20mg) a day for 4-8 weeks. If your gullet has not completely healed after this then your doctor could increase your dosage to two capsules (40mg) a day for a further 8 weeks.

If your gullet has not been damaged but you are suffering from heartburn or acid reflux, you should take half a capsule (10mg) a day.

Ulcers in upper intestine

If you have been suffering from ulcers in your upper intestine, the recommended dosage is 1 capsule (20mg) a day for 2 weeks. If after those 2 weeks your ulcer has not healed, your doctor may instruct you to take the same dosage again for another 2 weeks, and if it has not healed after that, they may increase the dosage to 2 capsules a day for 4 weeks.

Stomach ulcers

If you have been suffering from ulcers in your stomach, the recommended dosage is 1 capsule (20mg) a day for 4 weeks. If after those 2 weeks your ulcer has not healed, your doctor may instruct you to take the same dosage again for another 4 weeks, and if it has not healed after that, they may increase the dosage to 2 capsules a day for 8 weeks.

Side effects:

Like any other medicine, Omeprazole comes with the risk of some side effects, but not everybody will experience them. Some of the side effects that this medication can cause are more common than others and if you do suffer any side effects which cause concern when taking this medication, you should get in touch with your GP or doctor as soon as possible. Some side effects include:

• Headache
• Sudden wheezing
• Swelling of lips, throat, or mouth
• Skin rash all over your body
• Blistering or peeling of skin
• Yellow skin
• Tiredness
• Dark urine
• Feeling nauseas
• Effects on your stomach

Who can take Omeprazole?

Omeprazole is a prescription only medication, so one of our GMC certified doctors will decide if it is suitable for you depending on your medical condition and any medication that you are already taking. If the following applies to you, then avoid taking Omeprazole:

• If you suffer from allergies to any of the ingredients in Omeprazole
• If you suffer from allergies to Losec or any other medications containing any other proton pump inhibitors, including pantoprazole, lansoprazole, and esomeprazole
• If you are taking any medication containing Nelfinavir

Can I buy Omeprazole online?

Omeprazole is a prescription only medication. You can purchase it online at MedsRUs by requesting a prescription and filling in our online medical questionnaire. Once you have completed the questionnaire, it will be reviewed by one of our registered prescribers who, if deemed suitable, will accept your request and issue you with a prescription for the medication. The medication will then be dispatched by our UK pharmacy and sent directly to your chosen address.

The process is completely confidential and discreet, takes just minutes and you can order the medication you need without even having to leave your home. Get started now by clicking the ‘Start consultation’ button at the top of this page.