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.

Losec Indications and Dose

Unless instructed differently by your doctor, you should take omeprazole medication once a day, preferably in the morning. Always read the patient information leaflet before taking any medicine.

All of our doctors and pharmacists follow NICE guidelines when prescribing Losec.

How to take Losec MUPS

Losec should be taken whole with a glass of water, do not crush or chew them. It is recommended taking Losec in the morning, approximately 30-60 minutes before breakfast. If you have bene prescribed a double dose of Losec, you should take the first before breakfast and the second before dinner. 

How you should take losec is also heavily dependent on your diagnosis. 

Losec Side Effects

As is the case with all medicines, omeprazole medicines do have the risk of certain side effects.

Common side effects when using Losec include:

• Stomach pain
• Constipation
• Headaches
• Wind
• Feeling sick
• Being sick
• Diarrhoea
• Dizziness
• Sleepiness
• Difficulty in falling asleep

You may also develop an itchy or lumpy rash on your skin. Losec may cause swelling in your feet or ankles.

Serious side effects

• Yellow skin, tiredness or dark urine (possible signs of liver problems)
• Joint pain and a red skin rash (Could be signs of subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus, which can occur if you have been taking omeprazole for a prolonged period)
• Fever
• Muscle pain or weakness
• Pins and needles
• Increase in sweating
• Blurred vision
• Sore or dry mouth
• Increase in breast size (men)
• Depression or mood changes
• Confusion
• Hair loss
• Tremor

You should always read the patient information leaflet thoroughly before taking any medicines.

Losec Warnings and drug interactions

Pay close attention to all of the below warnings to ensure Losec is an appropriate medicine for you to use.

Omeprazole capsules are not suitable for anyone who is allergic to any of the ingredients used within the medicine. You should also not take it if you are allergic to any other PPI medicines, such as lansoprazole, pantoprazole or esomeprazole.

Do not use Losec if you are taking any medicines to treat HIV which contain nelfinavir.

You must inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:

• HIV medicines
• St John's Wort
• Vitamin K blockers, such as warfarin
• Epilepsy medication
• Tacrolimus
• Digoxin
• Clopidogrel
• Corticosteroids
• Anti-fungal medicines
• Rifampicin
• Methotrexate

The above list is not exhaustive, for more information on what can interact with Omeprazole, please read Omeprazole drug interactions.

Losec Pregnancy and breastfeeding warning

This medication is safe for women to take if they are pregnant or breastfeeding.

However, if you are pregnant, it is better to try and treat indigestion without medicine.

Your doctor or midwife will suggest certain lifestyle and dietary changes you could make to cut down your acid reflux.

We recommending reading more about the recommended use of Omeprazole during pregnancy.

Losec Ingredients

The main active ingredient within this medicine is: Omeprazole

For a full list of the inactive ingredients, please read the Summary of Product Characteristics

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