Heartburn (or acid reflux) causes a painful feeling in the chest, creating concern and frustration for frequent sufferers. Now, however, you can treat the root cause of the problem and gain freedom from this trying condition.

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.

PROVEN HEARTBURN/REFLUX MANAGEMENT
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.

LOSEC^® WITHOUT PRESCRIPTION
Losec is now available from your pharmacy – without a prescription –
so you can speak with your pharmacist about how it may help you.

Losec can bring 24-hour relief from heartburn or reflux with just one tablet a day. It’s the effective way to treat heartburn/reflux and say farewell to that most unwelcome pain in the chest.

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Losec^® and MUPS^® are registered trademarks 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 MUPS^® tablet contains omeprazole 10mg. Bayer New Zealand Limited, Auckland. TAPS NA3787

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