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Are you taking any of the following medicines or supplements?

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Antacids only temporarily neutralize stomach acid. Losec® is a PPI (proton pump inhibitor) that reduces the amount of acid your stomach produces.

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Losec® does work differently. Antacids only temporarily neutralize stomach acid. Losec® is a PPI (proton pump inhibitor) that reduces the amount of acid your stomach produces.

1When taken daily for 2 weeks. 2Fendrick et al. (2004) Self-Selection and Use Patterns of Over-the-Counter Omeprazole for Frequent Heartburn. Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology 2:17-21. 3Healthdirect.
Losec and MUPS are registered trade marks of the AstraZeneca group of companies. Losec is a Pharmacy Only Medicine. Each Losec tablet contains 10mg omeprazole and each Losec Extra tablet contains 20mg omeprazole. For the short-term relief of reflux-like symptoms. Losec: Take 2 tablets once daily and reduce to one tablet daily when symptoms improve. Losec Extra: Take 1 tablet daily. Not to be used if under 18 years old, in presence of alarm symptoms or if pregnant. Please refer to the label or Consumer Medicine Information for further information. Always read the label and follow the instructions. If symptoms persist, see your healthcare professional. Bayer New Zealand Limited, Auckland. CH-20250922-113

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