If you get heartburn (or acid reflux) twice a week or more, you might not be treating the source of the problem.

Heartburn or acid reflux occurs when acid from the stomach flows up into the food pipe (oesophagus). This backflow of acid can result in burning pain and, in some cases, leave a sour acid taste in the mouth.

If you’re not finding any lasting relief from antacids, it’s because they don’t treat the problem at its source.

CAUSES OF HEARTBURN
The stomach uses acid to sterilise food and protect against infection. Specialised cells in your stomach lining produce this acid and pump it into the stomach. If too many of these pumps produce acid at the same time, it can result in excess stomach acid.

Many things can trigger excess acid production – certain foods and drinks, having a busy lifestyle and specific medical conditions.

COMMON TRIGGERS
Dietary triggers include:

• Spicy or fatty food
• Chocolate or sweets
• Caffeinated or fizzy drinks
• Alcohol
• Eating large portions and eating before bedtime.

Heartburn may also be caused by:

• Lying down shortly after eating
• Being overweight
• Smoking
• Stressful lifestyle
• Wearing tight clothing or restrictive belts
• Pregnancy
• Certain medications.

FREEDOM FROM HEARTBURN AND ACID REFLUX
Watching what you eat, reducing excess weight, stopping smoking and avoiding stressful situations can all help reduce heartburn/reflux.

But to stop heartburn/reflux at its source, you need to regulate the production of stomach acids and a proven way to do this is with Losec^®, used by millions worldwide and now available without a prescription.
 
TREAT THE ROOT OF THE CAUSE
Losec gets to the root cause of heartburn/reflux, so that symptoms don’t have the chance to rear their head. Unlike antacids that only temporarily relieve the symptoms of heartburn/reflux, Losec regulates the production of stomach acid, so that less acid is produced. Subsequently it can bring freedom from the burning pain, and may even get rid of heartburn/reflux completely.

ASK YOUR PHARMACIST ABOUT LOSEC^®
Losec is now available from your pharmacy – without a prescription – making it easier to treat the source of your heartburn/reflux without seeing a doctor.

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Losec^® is a registered trademark of the AstraZeneca group of companies. Losec^® is distributed under licence by Bayer New Zealand Limited. Losec is a Pharmacist Only Medicine used for the relief of reflux-like symptoms, heartburn or regurgitation for people aged 18 years and over. Medicines have benefits and some may have risks. Always read the label and use only as directed. If symptoms persist or you have side-effects see your pharmacist. For short-term treatment only. Your pharmacist¹s advice is required. Each tablet contains omeprazole 10mg. Bayer New Zealand Limited, Auckland. TAPS NA4211

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