Coping
with heartburn or acid reflux twice a week or more is bad enough,
without having to constantly treat it. So for frequent sufferers,
there’s now great news – a prescription-free treatment that could free
you from heartburn for up to three months.1
If you suffer from recurring heartburn, it might be because you’re only addressing the symptoms, not the cause.
Heartburn
and acid reflux occurs when acid from the stomach flows up into the
food pipe (oesophagus), causing a burning pain in the chest and, in some
cases, a sour acid taste in the mouth.
Too much stomach acid is
usually to blame, and so to tackle the problem effectively you may need
to limit the amount of acid your stomach produces in the first place.
CAUSES OF HEARTBURNThe
stomach uses acid to break down food for digestion, 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 DIETARY TRIGGERS
Heartburn can be triggered by:
- Spicy or fatty food
- Chocolate or sweets
- Caffeinated or fizzy drinks
- Alcohol
- Eating large portions and eating before bedtime.
GET LASTING RELIEF
Watching
what you eat, reducing excess weight, stopping smoking and avoiding
stressful situations can all help reduce heartburn or reflux. But to
stop heartburn or reflux at its source, you may need to regulate the
production of stomach acid.
That’s why millions of people worldwide use Losec®, shown to be twice as effective as antacids in the relief of heartburn and reflux.2
TREAT THE ROOT CAUSEUnlike
antacids that only temporarily relieve the symptoms of
heartburn/reflux, Losec regulates the amount of acid your stomach
produces. Losec provides 24-hour relief from heartburn and reflux.3 And
now, with the brand new addition of Losec Extra to pharmacy,
longer-lasting relief might even be possible.
LOSEC EXTRA, WITHOUT PRESCRIPTIONLosec Extra (omeprazole 20mg) may provide up to three months relief
when taken for two weeks.1
It’s
now available from your pharmacy – without prescription – making it
easier to get lasting freedom from the nagging pain of heartburn.
1. When taken for two weeks. Fendrick A et al. Clinical Gastroenterology & Hepatology. 2004; 2: 17-21.
2. Mason I, et al. The management of acid-related dyspepsia in General Practice: a comparison of
omeprazole versus an antacid-alginate/ranitidine management strategy. Aliment Pharm Ther 1998;
12:
263-271. 3. Losec 10mg approved datasheet September 2009. Losec® is a
registered trademark of the AstraZeneca group of companies. Each tablet
contains omeprazole 10mg (Losec) or omeprazole 20mg (Losec Extra).
Losec® is distributed under licence by Bayer New Zealand Limited. Losec
is a Pharmacy 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. Bayer New Zealand Limited,
Auckland. TAPS NA4715.
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