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Losec
(omeprazole)-
In this factsheet:
- How does Losec work? What will it do for me?
- How should I use Losec?
- What form(s) does Losec come in?
- Who should NOT take Losec?
- What side effects are possible with Losec?
- Are there any other precautions or warnings for Losec?
- What other drugs could interact with Losec?
DIN (Drug Identification Number)
| 02119579 | LOSEC 10MG CAPSULE |
| 02230737 | LOSEC 10MG TABLET |
| 00846503 | LOSEC 20MG CAPSULE |
| 02190915 | LOSEC 20MG TABLET |
| 02016788 | LOSEC 40MG CAPSULE |
| 02242461 | LOSEC MUPS 10MG TABLET |
| 02242462 | LOSEC MUPS 20MG TABLET |
How does Losec work? What will it do for me?
Omeprazole belongs to the family of medications called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). It slows or prevents the production of acid within the stomach. It is used to treat conditions where reduction in acid secretion is required for proper healing, including stomach and intestinal ulcers (gastric and duodenal ulcers), the prevention and treatment of ulcers associated with medications known as NSAIDs, reflux esophagitis, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, heartburn, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It is also used in combination with antibiotics to treat stomach ulcers caused by H. pylori bacteria.
Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than the ones listed in these drug information articles. If you have not discussed this with your doctor or are not sure why you are taking this medication, speak to your doctor. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor.
Do not give this medication to anyone else, even if they have the same symptoms as you do. It can be harmful for people to take this medication if their doctor has not prescribed it.
How should I use Losec?
The usual dose of omeprazole is 10 mg to 40 mg once daily, depending on the condition being treated. This medication can be taken with or without food.
When used to treat stomach ulcers caused by H. pylori in adults, the dose of omeprazole is 20 mg twice daily taken with amoxicillin 1,000 mg twice daily and clarithromycin 500 mg twice daily, all for 7 days. Another dosing regimen for H. pylori infections is omeprazole 20 mg, metronidazole 500 mg, and clarithromycin 250 mg, all twice daily for 7 days.
Many things can affect the dose of a medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor.
It is important that this medication be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible and continue with your regular schedule. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
Store this medication at room temperature, protect it from light and moisture, and keep it out of the reach of children.
Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.
What form(s) does Losec come in?
Capsules
10 mg
Each opaque pink, delayed release capsule, printed in black, "10" on the body and "A O S" on the cap. contains 10 mg of omeprazole. Nonmedicinal ingredients: disodium hydrogen phosphate dihydrate, gelatin, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, iron oxide, lactose anhydrous, magnesium stearate, mannitol, methacrylic acid copolymer, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulfate, and titanium dioxide.
20 mg
Each delayed release capsule with an opaque pink body, opaque reddish-brown cap, printed in black, "20" on the body and "A O M" on the cap contains 20 mg of omeprazole. Nonmedicinal ingredients: disodium hydrogen phosphate dihydrate, gelatin, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, iron oxide, lactose anhydrous, magnesium stearate, mannitol, methacrylic acid copolymer, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulfate, and titanium dioxide.
40 mg
Each delayed release capsule with an opaque apricot body, opaque purple cap, printed in blue-black, "PRILOSEC 40" on the body and "MSD743" or "743" on the cap contains 40 mg of omeprazole. Nonmedicinal ingredients: cetyl alcohol, D&C Red No. 28, D&C Yellow No. 10, disodium hydrogen phosphate dihydrate, FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Red No. 40, gelatin, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose phthalate, lactose anhydrous, mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium lauryl sulfate, and titanium dioxide.
Tablets
10 mg
Each pink, round delayed-release tablet, printed "LOSEC 10" on both sides contains 10 mg of omeprazole. Nonmedicinal ingredients: hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, iron oxide, mannitol, methacrylic acid copolymer, microcrystalline cellulose, paraffin, polyethylene glycol, sodium starch glycolate, sodium stearyl fumarate, talc, and titanium dioxide.
20 mg
Each red-brown, round, delayed-release tablet, printed "LOSEC 20" on both sides contains 20 mg of omeprazole. Nonmedicinal ingredients: hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, iron oxide, mannitol, methacrylic acid copolymer, microcrystalline cellulose, paraffin, polyethylene glycol, sodium starch glycolate, sodium stearyl fumarate, talc, and titanium dioxide.
Some medications may have other generic brands available. Always ask your doctor or pharmacist about the safety of switching between brands of the same medication.
Who should NOT take Losec?
Omeprazole should not be taken by anyone who is allergic to omeprazole or any of the ingredients of the medication.
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